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Stock futures dipped slightly in early trading Wednesday as Treasury yields retreated to their lowest since July.  ( 1 min )

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De ministers van Financiën van EU-landen hebben een akkoord gesloten over nieuwe begrotingsregels. Landen met een hoge staatsschuld krijgen meer tijd om hun schuld te verlagen. In ruil voor de versoepeling worden de nieuwe regels beter nageleefd.  ( 10 min )

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Het stroomnet is overvol in Overijssel, Groningen en de regio Den Haag en daardoor kunnen bedrijven steeds vaker geen nieuwe aansluiting op het stroomnet krijgen. Ook de bouw van nieuwe scholen en grote kantoorpanden met een warmtepomp loopt vertraging op.  ( 9 min )

Het systeem waarin de politie een Europese opsporingslijst bijhoudt voldeed niet aan de privacywetgeving, meldt de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) woensdag. Pas na dreiging met een dwangsom paste de politie het systeem aan.  ( 10 min )

De staatssteun die Air France en moedermaatschappij Air France-KLM tijdens de coronapandemie hebben gekregen, had de Europese Commissie niet zomaar mogen goedkeuren. Dat heeft het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie woensdag bepaald in een zaak die was aangespannen door budgetmaatschappij Ryanair.  ( 9 min )

Pornhub, XVideos en Stripchat moeten vanaf februari veel beter controleren welke video's er op de site staan en hoe oud gebruikers zijn. Dat is onderdeel van nieuwe Europese regels voor grote online platforms.  ( 9 min )

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Het Japanse automerk Daihatsu stopt de levering van alle nieuwe automodellen. Dat besluit komt na de ontdekking dat het bedrijf heeft gesjoemeld met veiligheidstests. Daarbij waren ook Toyota-modellen betrokken.  ( 8 min )

Bij een op de tien vrouwen die zich ziek meldden op het werk ging hun laatste verzuim gepaard met klachten door menstruatie, zwangerschap of de overgang. Vooral dat eerste speelde vaak een rol.  ( 10 min )

In een aantal delen van Den Haag krijgen bedrijven die veel stroom verbruiken de komende tien jaar waarschijnlijk geen nieuwe aansluiting op het stroomnet meer. Volgens netbeheerder Stedin heeft het elektriciteitsstation de maximale capaciteit bereikt voor grootschalig stroomverbruik.  ( 10 min )

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FTX U.S. Derivatives was an exchange and clearinghouse specializing in cryptocurrency derivatives.  ( 22 min )

Management consultant Aon said it would buy middle-market insurance firm NFP in a cash and stock deal worth $13.4 billion.  ( 18 min )

The spark spread is the difference between the wholesale market price of electricity and its cost of production using natural gas.  ( 22 min )

U.S. equities continued their recent rally at midday Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, boosted by tech stocks.  ( 18 min )

FedEx shares tumbled after the delivery firm posted worse-than-expected results and cut its guidance on weaker demand.  ( 18 min )

In this article, we'll look at value investing techniques that legendary investors like Warren Buffett have used to identify undervalued companies.  ( 27 min )

The most common types of price to earnings ratios are forward P/E and trailing P/E. Find out how they differ and the advantages and drawbacks of each.  ( 22 min )

Investors use a variety of leverage ratios—including the debt-to-equity and interest coverage ratios—to identify firms with unhealthy debt levels.  ( 25 min )

As an experienced or new analyst, liabilities tell a deep story of how a company finances, plans and accounts for money it will need to pay at a future date.  ( 26 min )

In 2023, the well-known rules of economics dictated that hundreds of thousands of people should lose their jobs. But instead of cracking, the labor market continued to chug along.  ( 20 min )

Financial analysis reports contain a wealth of valuable information about a company. Here are major sections to consider when writing and reading one.  ( 23 min )

This growing industry is full of opportunities for the socially conscious investor.  ( 24 min )

Learn how the three profit metrics (gross profit, operating profit, and net profit) help investors see how a company is performing.  ( 25 min )

Corporate currency risks include transaction, translation, and economic risks.  ( 24 min )

Understanding the reasons behind high stock prices can lead to better investing. Here are the stories of some of the highest stock prices in history.  ( 26 min )

Consumers are feeling better about the economy and their finances these days, likely because of surging stock prices, cheaper gas, and falling unemployment.  ( 19 min )

Lululemon has succeeded in marketing more than just fitness apparel. The company has strategies for continued growth, but it faces tough competition.  ( 24 min )

An LLC is a good combination of protection with flexibility and tax benefits. It provides an array of taxation alternatives while shielding individual members from personal liability.  ( 26 min )

George Soros spent decades as one of the world's elite investors. He didn't always come out on top, but when he did, it was spectacular.  ( 24 min )

Despite DirecTV positioning itself as the "cool" satellite TV provider, the company’s business model will need to evolve, and soon.  ( 24 min )

A 403(b) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan for teachers, nurses, and other employees of nonprofits and government agencies.  ( 28 min )

Need an app for investing and trading? Here are the best investment apps based on user experience, trading technology, products, cost, security, and customer service.  ( 33 min )

An event risk is the possibility that an unforeseen event will negatively affect a company, industry, or security.  ( 21 min )

The acid-test ratio is a strong indicator of whether a firm has sufficient short-term assets to cover its immediate liabilities.  ( 26 min )

Understand the difference between an exponential moving average (EMA) and a simple moving average (SMA) and the sensitivity each one shows to changes in the data used in its calculation.  ( 22 min )

Interest rates can have both positive and negative effects on U.S. stocks, bonds, and inflation.  ( 32 min )

Opening a custodial brokerage account can usually be done in just a few minutes and entirely online. Here are some of the things to know before you get started.  ( 29 min )

Thanks to the SEC you can look at the companies and industries that five mega-investors are pouring their billions into.  ( 25 min )

Business success is often the result of hard work and having a passion for your career. Here are some examples of entrepreneurs who found success by doing what they love.  ( 24 min )

Remote work opportunities have expanded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are just 24 of the regions offering programs for aspiring digital nomads.  ( 36 min )

By looking at the inflation rate each year, you can gain insight into how prices changed and how events around the globe impacted the average U.S. consumer.  ( 29 min )

Future value (FV) is the value of a current asset at a future date based on an assumed rate of growth over time.  ( 31 min )

Summer is coming and working parents who are planning to shell out for their kids' camp can catch a break from the IRS. But it's important to understand all the rules.  ( 25 min )

Does closing a credit card hurt your credit? Not if you take the right steps.  ( 27 min )

U.S. corporations are allowed to deduct a portion of the dividends they receive from other corporations in order to avoid double taxation.  ( 25 min )

Individuals and companies must treat the fair market value of goods and services they receive or provide through bartering as income.  ( 25 min )

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A consumer good, or final good, is the end product a business produces that is purchased by a consumer.  ( 24 min )

Rates on 30-year new purchase loans dropped again Tuesday, lowering the average to a new low mark not seen since May. But 30-year refinancing rates climbed.  ( 21 min )

The annual addition is the total dollar amount contributed in a given year to a participant's retirement account under a defined-contribution plan.  ( 24 min )

Soft Patch refers to a period in which the economy has slowed down amidst a larger trend of economic growth.  ( 21 min )

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The phrase taxation without representation describes the quandary of a populace that is required by law to pay taxes but has no say in the matter.  ( 26 min )

Are you considering to invest? Learn the basic tenets that helped legendary fund manager Peter Lynch earn his fortune in investing.  ( 22 min )

FedEx shares fell after it lowered its revenue outlook on lower volume from its air-based unit, and Ford and GM joined a group of automakers opposing a recall of 52 million air bag inflators. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

Choosing the right investments is only one piece of the retirement planning puzzle. Here are six tips to keep in mind as you save and invest for retirement.  ( 32 min )

The younger you are, the more your savings can grow. Here are eight basic money rules to get your finances on track.  ( 26 min )

A traditional IRA gives a current-year tax benefit and future years of tax savings—minus the income restrictions that limit who can have a Roth IRA.  ( 23 min )

A trading account can refer to any type of brokerage account but often describes a day trader's active account.  ( 23 min )

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A $4 million nest egg will likely allow you to retire comfortably at age 55. The major challenge will be accumulating that much capital by 55 – about a decade before most people stop working. Other issues include the need to … Continue reading → The post Is $4 Million Enough to Retire on at 55? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 35 min )

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Rates on 30-year new purchase loans dropped again Tuesday, lowering the average to a new low mark not seen since May. But 30-year refinancing rates climbed.  ( 21 min )

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My monthly Social Security is $3,178, my pension will be $2,090 per month and my 401(k) has $800,000. If I use the 4% rule, where do I stand tax-wise? – Reggie This is a great question. I hope it goes without saying, but without having all of your information and completing a full tax return […] The post Ask an Advisor: I Have $800k in a 401(k) and $5,270 in Monthly Income From Social Security and My Pension. How Much Will I Pay in Taxes in Retirement? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

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FedEx shares are falling after a downbeat revenue outlook. However, Wall Street analysts still see several reasons to back a turnaround plan that has driven the stock sharply higher over the past year.  ( 28 min )

A surprise big drop in UK inflation helped prop up faith in the likelihood of interest-rate cuts early next year.  ( 37 min )

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These stocks are relatively safe buys with strong positions in their respective industries.  ( 37 min )

SoFi is soaking up deposits and growing quickly in what has been a challenging environment for banks.  ( 37 min )

Ares Capital has a huge 9.8% dividend yield, but investors need to understand the risks that come with that income stream.  ( 37 min )

The market has rebounded sharply in the past few months, but these stocks look like incredible bargains.  ( 35 min )

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If you missed the tenfold return in Amazon stock since 2013, this other e-commerce stock might give you another chance.  ( 38 min )

Enbridge is a high-yield midstream company with an increasingly diversified portfolio to support its growing dividend.  ( 37 min )

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Among Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Alphabet (formerly Google), there are three stocks set to move decisively higher in the new year, based on the prognostications of select analysts.  ( 39 min )

CRISPR Therapeutics stock has increased in the double digits this year.  ( 36 min )

But U.S. lawmakers aren't quite so convinced that the Japanese company's drive to enter the U.S. steel industry is good for American security.  ( 35 min )

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Learn about the various interest-bearing securities you can use to add stable, recurring income to your employer-sponsored 401(k) account.  ( 23 min )

Saving for retirement? The investment strategy you used in your 30s won't work in your 60s. Asset allocation is key. Learn how to invest at any age to win retirement.  ( 28 min )

I bonds bought in 2022 paid record rates. But with returns now much lower, it's smart to move your money elsewhere—with New Year's Day being the sweet spot for many to cash in.  ( 22 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% from Bank of South Texas for 12 months, 5.76% from Dow Credit Union for 13 months, and 5.75% from INOVA Federal Credit Union for 8 months.  ( 20 min )

An overview of how to pay for college, given rising tuition levels and student debt.  ( 27 min )

You are probably paying off your student loans and retirement is 40 years away. Shouldn't you focus on eliminating debt and, maybe, saving for a home?  ( 30 min )

Focusing only on pay when job hunting may be a mistake. Find out which benefits have the highest payoff in the long run.  ( 25 min )

A personal service corporation is a corporation that is created for the purpose of providing personal services to individuals or groups in the fields of accounting, actuarial science, architecture, consulting, engineering, health (including veterinary services), law, and the performing arts.  ( 24 min )

Business tax credits reduce a business' tax liability. These tax credits are offered to businesses as a result of specific business activities they undertake.  ( 25 min )

Boeing said Lufthansa would buy single-aisle aircraft from the plane maker for the first time since 1995, when it moved to an all-Airbus single-aisle fleet, although it continued to buy Boeing’s wide-body planes.  ( 19 min )

If you are thinking about buying a restaurant, here are two simple methods you can use to calculate a realistic price.  ( 24 min )

The S&P 500 gained 0.6% on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, amid optimism on Fed rate cuts, strong housing data, and the traditional "Santa Claus rally."  ( 18 min )

Those looking to start a side hustle should consider their interests and skill set and determine how much time and effort they are willing to invest in a given pursuit. Here is how to start a side business in seven steps, plus ideas for those who are interested as well as other considerations.  ( 28 min )

Loss carryforward is an accounting technique that applies current year net operating losses to future years' profits in order to reduce tax liability.  ( 25 min )

A Canadian living and working in the U.S. can contribute to an RRSP if they have room based on their contribution limit.  ( 25 min )

Affirm Holdings shares hit their highest level since February 2022 as the payment network expanded its buy now, pay later (BNPL) relationship with Walmart.  ( 18 min )

Posterior probability is the revised probability of an event occurring after taking into consideration new information.  ( 20 min )

Funds from operations (FFO) and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) are superior predictors of REIT performance. Find out how to use FFO and AFFO to value REITs.  ( 28 min )

With the shift away from pensions, workers are becoming more responsible for their own retirement needs. Unfortunately, many are falling short.  ( 26 min )

A leveraged exchange-traded fund is a fund that uses financial derivatives and debt to amplify the returns of an underlying index.  ( 32 min )

A no-fee ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that can be bought and traded without paying a commission or fee to a broker.  ( 23 min )

Many countries banned the practice of short selling financial stocks after the worldwide financial crisis of 2007—but not the U.S.  ( 29 min )

Whether you're a saver or a financial advisor who wants to give clients a leg up, these eight tips are essential for financial planning.  ( 26 min )

The term "gorilla", in business, refers to a company that has managed to dominate an industry or sector without necessarily achieving a monopoly.  ( 21 min )

Find out the cities that are the foremost hubs of global financial activity.  ( 30 min )

Inflation may be going down, but those pre-pandemic prices we remember at the grocery store, car dealerships, and department stores? They’re most likely gone forever.  ( 21 min )

The new year could be dominated by widespread regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), with the big tech companies best set to gain while regulators work to keep up with the evolving technology.  ( 21 min )

Fundamental analysis and technical analysis are major ways to analyze the financial markets and individual securities. Here are the main differences between the two.  ( 27 min )

The long straddle is an options strategy that includes the purchase of a call and put with the same expiration date and a nearby strike price.  ( 24 min )

The Qualified Retirement Savings Contribution credit is a tax form used to calculate an individual or married couple's saver's credit.  ( 24 min )

A designated Roth account is a separate account in a 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b) plan that holds designated Roth contributions.  ( 24 min )

Options have a high degree of nonlinearity, which can make them seem unpredictable. Learn about nonlinearity and how to manage your options trading risk.  ( 23 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 following more comments from Fed officials about potential cuts to interest rates.  ( 18 min )

Enphase Energy will cut 10% of its workforce and reduce other costs as high interest rates and changing laws have zapped the solar market.  ( 19 min )

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Later laws added more protections.  ( 31 min )

Accenture beat earnings and sales estimates on gains in artificial intelligence bookings, but gave weaker-than-expected guidance as clients pulled back on spending.  ( 19 min )

New York leads the list, with London in second place and Shanghai moving up to third in the Global Financial Centres Index.  ( 25 min )

Home construction jumped 15% in November to its highest level since May as builders brushed off high interest rates to meet continued demand for new housing.  ( 19 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 23 min )

The stock market has consistently produced more booms and busts than the housing market, but it has also had better overall returns as well.  ( 25 min )

Withdrawal credits are the portion of an individual’s assets in a pension that the employee is entitled to withdraw when they leave a company.  ( 24 min )

Tesla reportedly plans to raise wages for some Nevada battery factory workers as the United Auto Workers union campaigns to organize workers at Tesla and other auto manufacturers.  ( 18 min )

Real estate investing offers high potential returns. A Roth IRA offers tax-free growth and withdrawals. Here's how to decide which is right for you.  ( 30 min )

After plummeting last week, mortgage rates have risen just mildly the last two days, keeping the 30-year and 15-year averages in their cheapest range since the spring.  ( 20 min )

Boolean algebra is a division of mathematics that deals with operations on logical values and incorporates binary variables.  ( 20 min )

Personal loan rates moved down by 42 basis points this week to 23.05% after breaching 23% for the first time in 2023 last week.  ( 19 min )

Options are more popular as an investment option. The benefits of options include cost efficiency, lower risk, higher potential returns, and providing strategic alternatives.  ( 29 min )

An overview of the many federal, state, and local taxes that small businesses can face, along with the major tax deductions and credits that they may be entitled to.  ( 31 min )

There are many methods used by the government to control inflation; one popular method is contractionary monetary policy.  ( 27 min )

Tax planning is the analysis of a financial situation or plan to ensure that all elements work together to allow you to pay the lowest taxes possible.  ( 25 min )

During the Revolutionary War and later as the first secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton helped shape the United States financial system.  ( 27 min )

Alphabet's Google agreed to pay $700 million and allow for greater competition in its app Play Store to settle an antitrust suit.  ( 19 min )

Here are seven strategies advisors can use to market themselves and their practice.  ( 26 min )

Retail sales tracks consumer demand for finished goods by measuring the purchases of durable and non-durable goods over a defined period of time.  ( 26 min )

There are important financial dates and deadlines to track in 2024, and our personal finance calendar has them all in one place. Learn how to plan your financial year.  ( 32 min )

A 529 plan can help you save for education expenses with tax-advantaged money. Here's a step-by-step guide to your pathway to college savings.  ( 24 min )

In statistics, a spurious correlation, or spuriousness, refers to a connection between two variables that appears causal but is not. Learn why it matters.  ( 24 min )

LTCM was a large hedge fund that blew up in 1998, forcing the U.S. government to intervene to prevent financial markets from collapsing.  ( 22 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth putting on your watchlist today. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 20 min )

A short gold ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to profit from a decline in the price of gold.  ( 26 min )

A short sale is the sale of an asset or stock that the seller does not own. Learn the risks and how it works.  ( 28 min )

Core retail sales is an economic indicator of the strength of retail in the U.S. It excludes certain highly volatile categories such as gasoline.  ( 24 min )

Tesla agrees to raise pay at a Nevada plant amid rising unionization pressures and Google parent Alphabet agrees to pay customers $700 million in settlement over its Play Store practices. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

Understand the different types of qualified retirement plans and what they mean in terms of employee and employer contributions and payment distribution.  ( 25 min )

Discover how contributing to a 401(k) plan can reduce your AGI or MAGI. Also, learn how this differs from contributing to a traditional IRA.  ( 24 min )

The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a tax credit in the U.S. that benefits certain taxpayers who earn low incomes from work in a particular tax year.  ( 28 min )

Robust is a characteristic describing a model's, test's or system's ability to effectively perform while its variables or assumptions are altered.  ( 20 min )

Bitcoin and affiliated assets continue to have high price tags.  ( 35 min )

The company's managers delivered the news to salaried employees, the report stated, adding that four employees from different departments told Bloomberg News they believe the move was widespread. Workers were still given modest cost-of-living increases and adjustments to their base salaries, according to the report. Some Tesla employees who reached the end of their four-year vesting cycle were given stock "refreshers", in order to keep their total compensation competitive, the report added.  ( 33 min )

Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:KO) stock was trading at $59.93 at the end of extended trading hours on Dec.13. The stock price dropped approximately 4.8% year-to-date, and the current market capitalization is $258.8 billion. The 52-week price range fluctuated between $51.55 to $64.99. The American beverage company has a dividend yield of 3.14%. The company’s board declared a dividend of $0.46 per share in October, payable on Dec.15. In its 10-Q filing, the company disclosed that the dividend expenses for t  ( 35 min )

QuantumScape is developing innovative battery technology that could revolutionize the EV industry.  ( 34 min )

All things considered, Nio had an excellent year in 2023.  ( 34 min )

Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) stock closed at $99.20, 0.28% higher at the end of the extended trading hours on Dec. 13. The stock price has dropped 7.13% on a year-to-date basis, and the current market cap is approximately $396.5 billion. The 52-week high price for Exxon was $120.07. The stock recorded its 52-week low price of $97.48 on Dec. 12. The company declared a dividend of $0.91 per share for the third quarter that ended in September compared to $0.88 for the same period of 2022. According  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Lumen Technologies Inc. is asking its creditors for more time to close its controversial restructuring deal as it continues negotiations, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Most Read from BloombergApple Races to Tweak Software Ahead of Looming US Watch BanTrump Should Be Barred From US Presidency, Colorado Court SaysApple to Halt US Sales of Smartwatches After Patent LossWhat If Putin Wins? US Allies Fear Defeat as Ukraine Aid StallsCiti Suit Raises #MeToo Claims at  ( 35 min )

FedEx stock was down about 6% in after-hours trading shortly after results were released.  ( 25 min )

Boeing said Lufthansa would buy single-aisle aircraft from the plane maker for the first time since 1995, when it moved to an all-Airbus single-aisle fleet, although it continued to buy Boeing’s wide-body planes.  ( 20 min )

Is uranium's bull run done?  ( 36 min )

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FedEx cut its full-year revenue forecast on Tuesday after United Parcel Service clawed back customers lost during its tumultuous labor negotiations. FedEx now expects low-single-digit percentage decline in revenue year over year, compared to the prior forecast of about flat revenue growth.  ( 34 min )

American telecom giant Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stock closed at $37.33 on Dec. 12. In the preceding 52-week trading period, Verizon’s stock price fluctuated between a high of $44.73 to a low of $30.135. According to the company's 10-Q filing in the last week of October, Verizon's dividend expense for the first nine months of 2023 is $8.2 billion with a dividend yield of 7.24%. For the quarter ending in September, the dividend per share was $0.665 compared to $0.6525 per share for th  ( 35 min )

United States Steel has agreed to be purchased by Nippon Steel. Cleveland-Cliffs stock might be the better bet for 2024.  ( 28 min )

A bullish note from Oppenheimer gave the AI stock a boost.  ( 35 min )

General Electric stock hit a new intraday 52-week high. Shares have been on a tear recently, rising almost 100% in 2023. Caterpillar stock is up too lately.  ( 23 min )

Nikola is still trying to shake its association with former CEO Trevor Milton.  ( 35 min )

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With real estate investment trusts (REITs) showing strength following the Federal Reserve's recent announcement of three possible rate cuts in 2024, analysts are scurrying to update their ratings on REITs. A positive start to the week was solidified by two analysts at JP Morgan upgrading six REITs from a cross-section of REIT subsectors. All six REITs were upgraded from Neutral to Overweight. Take a look at the six REITs receiving upgrades this week. EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is a Kansas City, M  ( 37 min )

Tesla stock has a way of defying expectations, and December is no exception. The shares are rising while some key Wall Street estimates are falling.  ( 24 min )

I think Pfizer stock looks kinda cheap.  ( 35 min )

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States vary widely in the way they tax retirement income so location is an important consideration in financially planning for retirement. Some states don't levy income states on any sort of retirement income, while others tax IRA and 401(k) distributions, … Continue reading → The post 11 States That Do Not Tax Retirement Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 35 min )

Inheritance trusts take on critical importance in wealth management, particularly for multi-generational families. The term might come across as complex but in essence, inheritance trusts involve safeguarding assets while managing their distribution efficiently. Moreover, they provide potential tax benefits that can contribute significantly towards your family’s financial security. A financial advisor well-versed in this field […] The post How to Keep Money in the Family With an Inheritance Trus  ( 37 min )

The market rally has left these two stocks behind, offering a great opportunity for forward-looking investors.  ( 37 min )

The rising tide of AI will lift some boats more than others.  ( 38 min )

(Bloomberg) -- There’s a key piece of evidence in the bond-market surge that followed the latest US central-bank meeting, according to Mohamed El-Erian: The Federal Reserve has a communication problem.Most Read from BloombergApple Races to Tweak Software Ahead of Looming US Watch BanApple to Halt US Sales of Smartwatches After Patent LossWhat If Putin Wins? US Allies Fear Defeat as Ukraine Aid StallsRecord Run in US Stocks Shrugs Off Fed Warnings: Markets WrapCiti Suit Raises #MeToo Claims at Wa  ( 34 min )

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Nvidia provides data that it says disproves the dominance of AMD's upcoming AI chip system.  ( 37 min )

Most Wall Street analysts see PayPal as a stock worth buying, but one analyst in particular sees triple-digit upside for shareholders.  ( 37 min )

Its positioning in biotech will likely take a long while to pay off.  ( 37 min )

It's time to rev up your investments with these two leading EV stocks, which may be on the verge of soaring.  ( 36 min )

There's still time to buy some relative bargains.  ( 37 min )

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, the state known for its steel, quickly vowed to do everything he can to stop the deal. Senator J.D. Vance said U.S. Steel remains critical to defense.  ( 28 min )

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Coinbase is going after the enormous debt market, and it just might work.  ( 35 min )

The longtime dividend grower recently reset its dividend payment and moved to unlock capital for long-term investment opportunities.  ( 37 min )

The artificial intelligence (AI) sector remains red-hot.  ( 38 min )

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FuelCell reports fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $22.5 million, down from $39.2 million a year earlier.  ( 20 min )

Comcast has confirmed that hackers exploiting a critical-rated security vulnerability accessed the sensitive information of almost 36 million Xfinity customers. Hackers have used the CitrixBleed vulnerability to hack into big-name victims, including aerospace giant Boeing, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and international law firm Allen & Overy. Xfinity, Comcast’s cable television and internet division, became the latest CitrixBleed victim, the company confirmed in a notice to customers on Monday.  ( 34 min )

Accenture posts adjusted earnings in its fiscal first quarter of $3.27 a share, higher than Wall Street estimates of $3.14.  ( 18 min )

Nvidia may have reached the $1 trillion club, but the stock looks cheap compared to its peers.  ( 36 min )

Social Security's full retirement age will continue to change for people turning 66 in 2024 or later.  ( 35 min )

Based on earnings estimates, its share price could soar in the next two years.  ( 36 min )

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If you're in the market for a beaten-down fintech firm with comeback potential, Bill.com fits the bill.  ( 36 min )

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Exxon is working with FuelCell Energy to capture carbon dioxide while producing electricity.  ( 36 min )

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Here's how you can make your future Social Security benefit checks bigger -- potentially much bigger.  ( 35 min )

You won't find Buffett chasing the latest stock market trends, but his investment company does own some prominent AI stocks.  ( 38 min )

Shareholders are due to receive a large one-time cash payment in mid-January.  ( 36 min )

The AI revolution is now, and these top stocks could help investors get a piece of the growth.  ( 36 min )

Success attracts competition.  ( 37 min )

These Dow stocks could be big winners in the new year.  ( 37 min )

Tesla and Meta Platforms could be set for another strong year in 2024.  ( 38 min )

Two major AI-related catalysts could send this semiconductor stock soaring next year.  ( 37 min )

These stocks have raised their payouts every year for decades and could keep doing so for the rest of your days.  ( 37 min )

The market rally over the last month hasn't been driven by the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks, a promising sign that it has legs.  ( 37 min )

The market rally over the last month hasn't been driven by the Magnificent 7 tech stocks, a promising sign that it actually has legs.  ( 36 min )

Expect the company's AI chip business to scale up rapidly over the coming years.  ( 36 min )

The holding company Warren Buffett has managed since 1965 is already most of the way there.  ( 37 min )

New technologies bring with them new demands on security, and we’ve all learned the vocabulary of the digital world’s risks: spyware and malware, malignant ads and phishing, hacking and ransomware. It seems the threats are never-ending. The increase in malevolent software attacks has driven a related increase in regulatory requirements, that is helping to push increased cybersecurity spending by both public and private businesses. A run of recent, high-profile, cyberattacks has simply driven tha  ( 39 min )

Microsoft and Nvidia are great, but these up-and-comers deserve some attention too.  ( 37 min )

Many of Wall Street's brightest and most-successful billionaire investors are piling into three ultra-popular growth stocks.  ( 38 min )

Even after posting solid results so far in 2023, these four stocks still offer long-term multibagger potential.  ( 38 min )

These supercharged dividend stocks, with yields ranging from 5.4% to 10.5%, offer highly favorable risk-versus-reward profiles for income seekers in the new year.  ( 39 min )

These top stocks can put more cash in your pocket in 2024.  ( 36 min )

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Google agrees to pay $700 million in a Play store settlement, Heico’s quarterly revenue jumps 54%, and FedEx and Accenture are scheduled to report earnings Tuesday.  ( 22 min )

NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) opened trading on Dec. 14 at $63.54. The stock was 2.98% higher than the opening price in the early hours of the trading session. The 52-week price range for NextEra Energy stock is $47.15 to $88.60. As reported in its 10-Q filing on Nov. 7, the cumulative dividend expenses for the nine months ending in September were $2.8 billion, 12.6% higher than the dividend payments for the same period last year. Dividend expense for the third quarter of 2023 was $946 million  ( 36 min )

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Interest in AI continues to shape big moves on the market, and Wall Street seems to like Alphabet's long-term chances in the category.  ( 36 min )

The pace of inflation is slowing down, and investors are starting to price in higher odds of interest rate cuts next year – but the ripples of the high inflation/high rates regime still linger. Consumer costs are up, and credit is harder to come by; financing for large projects is both harder to get and more expensive to pay for. Plenty of sectors are feeling the pressure. And this brings us to the residential solar market. Solar stocks depend on both homeowners and the availability of financing  ( 39 min )

Het aantal jongvolwassen vrouwen dat thuis blijft wonen is de afgelopen twintig jaar gestegen van 31 procent naar 40 procent. Ook jonge mannen en werkende twintigers wonen steeds minder vaak op zichzelf.  ( 9 min )

Bij een op de tien vrouwen die zich ziek meldden op het werk ging hun laatste verzuim gepaard met klachten door menstruatie, zwangerschap of de overgang. Vooral dat eerste speelde vaak een rol.  ( 10 min )

Door de succesvolle aanpak van voedselverspilling in Nederland dreigt deze winter een "nijpend tekort" bij voedselbanken. Voedselbanken Nederland maakt zich daarom "grote zorgen om de dalende toestroom van goederen".  ( 9 min )

Een dure decembermaand voor Rolex: de Franse tak van het horlogemerk moet namelijk een boete van 91,6 miljoen euro betalen. Volgens de Franse mededingingsautoriteit heeft het Zwitserse luxemerk handelaren tien jaar lang verboden zijn horloges online te verkopen.  ( 8 min )

Volgens vakbond FNV heerst er een "onveilige" en zelfs "giftige" werksfeer op het ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS). In een peiling onder vakbondsleden gaven tientallen medewerkers aan te maken hebben gehad met onder meer grensoverschrijdend gedrag.  ( 9 min )

Chemours zegt niet te hebben geweten dat een schadelijke pfas ontstond in de chemische fabriek. De stof TFA werd in mei in het afvalwater van de fabriek ontdekt. Als de stof nog een keer wordt gevonden, krijgt Chemours een boete.  ( 10 min )

Volgens vakbond FNV heerst er een "onveilige" en zelfs "giftige" werksfeer op het ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS). In een peiling onder vakbondsleden gaven tientallen medewerkers aan te maken hebben gehad met onder meer grensoverschrijdend gedrag.  ( 9 min )

Grote Nederlandse treinstations zijn vaak beter dan hun buitenlandse tegenhangers. In een vergelijking van de vijftig grootste stations in Europa komen Utrecht Centraal en Amsterdam Centraal allebei in de top tien terecht. En ja, de hoeveelheid vertraging telde mee.  ( 9 min )

Oekraïne heeft goede hoop dat de export, die is ingezakt door de oorlog in het land, de komende jaren herstelt. Daarvoor moeten wel graantransporten over de Zwarte Zee mogelijk blijven.  ( 3 min )

Gemeenten die werknemers dit jaar een extra koopkrachtcompensatie hebben gegeven, hebben hierbij niet gediscrimineerd. Dat oordeelt het College voor de Rechten van de Mens. Werknemers met een arbeidsbeperking kregen de extra compensatie niet.  ( 9 min )

Gemeenten die dit jaar werknemers een extra koopkrachtcompensatie gaven, hebben hierbij niet gediscrimineerd. Dat oordeelt het College van de Rechten van de Mens. Werknemers met een arbeidsbeperking kregen de extra compensatie niet.  ( 9 min )

Dromen van een prachtig groot huis, een verbouwing, nieuwe badkamer, verre reis of een avondje lekker uit eten. De aanschaf van een oudejaarslot is voor veel mensen een vaste prik tijdens de feestdagen, terwijl de winkans niet groot is.  ( 10 min )

Graaiflatie is het Woord van het Jaar 2023. Maar liefst 65 procent van de bijna vijftienduizend stemmen ging naar het woord, dat concurreerde met onder meer vreugdebier en nepobaby.  ( 9 min )

Het moederbedrijf van Google betaalt omgerekend 640 miljoen euro om verdere vervolging voor machtsmisbruik te voorkomen. Het bedrijf was aangeklaagd door tientallen Amerikaanse staten en groepen consumenten voor misbruik van zijn marktmacht in zijn appwinkel Google Play Store.  ( 9 min )

Niet alles wordt duurder, blijkt uit een blik op prijzen basisproducten in supermarkten. Melk, koffie, rijst en aardappelen werden gemiddeld zo'n 3 procent goedkoper in het afgelopen half jaar. Maar kijk je iets langer terug, dan zijn we nog steeds duurder uit.  ( 10 min )

DGB Energie heeft via telefonische verkoop klanten misleid, blijkt uit onderzoek van toezichthouder ACM. Om beterschap te tonen, heeft het energiebedrijf nu beloofd drie jaar niet meer aan werving via de telefoon te doen.  ( 9 min )

Dromen van een prachtig groot huis, een verbouwing, nieuwe badkamer, verre reis of een avondje lekker uit eten. De aanschaf van een oudejaarslot is voor veel mensen een vaste prik tijdens de feestdagen, terwijl de winkans niet groot is.  ( 10 min )

De Amerikaanse defensieminister Lloyd Austin heeft maandag aangekondigd dat een internationale coalitie schepen op de Rode Zee gaat beschermen. Ook Nederland neemt deel aan deze zogeheten Operation Prosperity Guardian.  ( 9 min )

Nederlandse consumenten hebben in het derde kwartaal amper meer online aankopen gedaan. Er werd veel minder kleding en elektronica gekocht. Wel gaven we fors meer geld uit aan vakantieboekingen dan vorig jaar.  ( 9 min )

Het aantal vertrouwenspersonen is in vijf jaar fors gestegen, mogelijk door de MeToo-beweging en gebeurtenissen bij tv-programma The Voice of Holland. Begin 2018 waren er 199 vertrouwenspersonen ingeschreven bij de Kamer van Koophandel (KVK), eind 2023 zijn dat er 889.  ( 8 min )

Dromen van een prachtig groot huis, een verbouwing, nieuwe badkamer, verre reis of een avondje lekker uit eten. De aanschaf van een oudejaarslot is voor veel mensen een vaste prik tijdens de feestdagen, terwijl de winkans niet groot is.  ( 10 min )

The S&P 500 gained 0.6% on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, amid optimism on Fed rate cuts, strong housing data, and the traditional "Santa Claus rally."  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 following more comments from Fed officials about potential cuts to interest rates.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were up in premarket trading Tuesday as Treasury yields slipped ahead of comments from two Federal Reserve presidents.  ( 1 min )

Tesla agrees to raise pay at a Nevada plant amid rising unionization pressures and Google parent Alphabet agrees to pay customers $700 million in settlement over its Play Store practices. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth putting on your watchlist today. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Boeing said Lufthansa would buy single-aisle aircraft from the plane maker for the first time since 1995, when it moved to an all-Airbus single-aisle fleet, although it continued to buy Boeing’s wide-body planes.  ( 1 min )

Affirm Holdings shares hit their highest level since February 2022 as the payment network expanded its buy now, pay later (BNPL) relationship with Walmart.  ( 1 min )

Enphase Energy will cut 10% of its workforce and reduce other costs as high interest rates and changing laws have zapped the solar market.  ( 1 min )

Accenture beat earnings and sales estimates on gains in artificial intelligence bookings, but gave weaker-than-expected guidance as clients pulled back on spending.  ( 1 min )

Tesla reportedly plans to raise wages for some Nevada battery factory workers as the United Auto Workers union campaigns to organize workers at Tesla and other auto manufacturers.  ( 1 min )

Alphabet's Google agreed to pay $700 million and allow for greater competition in its app Play Store to settle an antitrust suit.  ( 1 min )

U.S. Steel is set to be owned by a Japanese company, joining a list of iconic American companies that have been acquired by foreign companies.  ( 1 min )

A new survey found that almost half of Gen Xers have done no retirement planning and don't have nearly enough saved.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Argentina’s central bank changed its benchmark tool for monetary policy Monday, replacing four-week notes with one-day transactions in a bid to lower borrowing costs. Most Read from BloombergApple to Halt US Sales of Smartwatches After Patent LossApple Plans Rescue for $17 Billion Watch Business in Face of BanGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyDocuments Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear PowerhouseThe  ( 34 min )

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The company received its latest U.S. regulatory green light.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- An unprecedented amount of cash flowed into the world’s largest and oldest exchange-traded fund last week, as stocks rallied to near-record highs after the Federal Reserve indicated it could cut interest rates next year.Most Read from BloombergApple to Halt US Sales of Smartwatches After Patent LossUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksBP to Pause All Tanker Transits Through the Red SeaDocuments Reveal Hidden Pro  ( 35 min )

CD rates have been edging lower now that the Fed's rate hikes are likely over. Yet five CDs from Wells Fargo, Marcus by Goldman Sachs, and Ally Bank have actually improved.  ( 20 min )

By contrast, JPMorgan Chase’s unrealized bond losses may be in the $30 billion to $35 billion range now.  ( 25 min )

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SunPower Corp. shares plummeted more than 30% Monday after the solar company warned that it could go out of business if creditors decide to demand immediate payment of its debt.  ( 20 min )

Goldman’s Jan Hatzius put the odds of a recession at just 15% when much of Wall Street worried about a downturn. Now he’s taking an inflation victory lap.  ( 36 min )

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Nippon Steel is a better buyer for US Steel than another American company would be, one analyst explains. The latter would lead to higher steel prices in the US, which isn't helpful for efforts to bring manufacturing back to the country.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was ordered to spend four years behind bars for lying to shareholders about the electric-truck maker’s progress.Most Read from BloombergApple to Halt US Sales of Latest Watches After Patent LossUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyBP to Pause All Tanker Transits Through the Red SeaGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksDocuments Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear PowerhouseMilton was sentenced Monday by US D  ( 36 min )

A four-year sentence for Trevor Milton is less than what prosecutors wanted for the executive convicted of spreading lies about the electric vehicle company he founded.  ( 37 min )

American and Canadian governments provide many of the same types of services for those in retirement, but subtle differences between the two exist.  ( 32 min )

Bullish commentary from a couple of sources boosted these tech icons.  ( 37 min )

The retailer got an analyst upgrade as investors look forward to a hefty special dividend.  ( 36 min )

Is this the renewable energy technology that finally turns FuelCell Energy profitable?  ( 35 min )

Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintained Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) with a Buy and raised the price target from $137 to $157. Hari increased his 2024 and 2025 revenue estimates for AMD by 7% and 10%, respectively, as he reflected on last week's supply chain checks that indicated broad-based adoption of the company's MI300 Data Center GPU offering across the cloud and enterprise markets. Precisely, for Data Center GPUs, the analyst now models 2023, 2024, and 2025 revenue of $59  ( 35 min )

The ban will include the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.  ( 20 min )

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Deal provides lifeline for group founded by José Neves that had been seeking to avoid insolvency  ( 4 min )

The leading cruise line has more than doubled this year. It reports fresh financials this week.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced an “aggressive” share-buyback program just months after making an ultimately unsuccessful takeover bid for rival United States Steel Corp. Cliffs shares jumped as much as 12%.Most Read from BloombergApple to Halt US Sales of Smartwatches After Patent LossApple Plans Rescue for $17 Billion Watch Business in Face of BanUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksDocuments Reveal Hidden Pro  ( 35 min )

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), the world's most valuable company in terms of market capitalization, is an investor-favorite stock. As the tech sector rebounded this year after a brutal rout, Apple has been one of the best-performing large-cap stocks, gaining nearly 50% year-to-date. Legendary investor Warren Buffett called Apple one of his "crown jewels," claiming it is a "better business than any we own." Approximately 48% of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s total portfolio is in Apple stock, valued at wel  ( 36 min )

After a surge in the Nasdaq Composite this year, we could see another wave of stock splits in 2024.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Farfetch Ltd. found a backer in e-commerce company Coupang Inc., which agreed to lend $500 million, buy the assets and delist the troubled fashion platform’s shares.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyBP to Pause All Tanker Transits Through the Red SeaGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksChina’s Real Estate Meltdown Is Battering Middle Class WealthDocuments Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear PowerhouseLondon-based F  ( 35 min )

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO’s stock is surging on Monday after it announced a significant investment from an Abu Dhabi backed fund.  ( 36 min )

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Intel's new consumer CPUs are meant to bring AI technology to consumer products.  ( 35 min )

Palantir is delivering in all the areas where C3.ai is falling short.  ( 36 min )

SunPower says earlier this month it became aware that it had breached a credit agreement when it delayed quarterly results.  ( 19 min )

Net worth is the difference between your assets – what you own – and your liabilities – what you owe. This figure represents your financial health at a given point in time, providing a snapshot of your current financial position. But understanding the distinction between average net worth and median net worth is crucial when […] The post Average vs. Median Net Worth appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Insurance software firm and short seller target Ebix Inc. filed for bankruptcy after struggling to bounce back from high interest rates and looming debt payments.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyBP to Pause All Tanker Transits Through the Red SeaGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksDocuments Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear PowerhouseAdobe and Figma Terminate $20 Billion Deal After Regulator ClashThe Johns Cree  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The world’s two biggest diamond miners are selling stones again after the industry all but halted supplies in a desperate attempt to stop a collapse in prices.Most Read from BloombergApple to Halt US Sales of Smartwatches After Patent LossApple Plans Rescue for $17 Billion Watch Business in Face of BanGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyDocuments Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear PowerhouseThis year’s  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tingo Group, a financial technology company that was the subject of a short seller report, was sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly overstating its financial results in an ongoing fraud of “staggering” scope.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyBP to Pause All Tanker Transits Through the Red SeaGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksChina’s Real Estate Meltdown Is Battering Middle Class WealthDocumen  ( 35 min )

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang said on Monday it was planning to buy online luxury firm Farfetch Holdings. Shares of Farfetch, which has a market capitalization of $226.7 million, were halted, while those of Coupang were down 2.7% in early trading. Coupang made the deal with an investor group that held over 80% of the outstanding $600 million term loans.  ( 34 min )

These AI-driven stocks seem well positioned for a potential stock split.  ( 37 min )

Trevor Milton, the convicted founder of electric- and hydrogen-powered truck maker Nikola, is set to be sentenced on Monday after a jury in October 2022 found him guilty of lying to investors about the company's technology. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Milton misled investors by stating that Nikola had built a pickup from the "ground up," had developed batteries he knew it was buying elsewhere, and had early success creating a "Nikola One" semi-truck he knew did not work. The prosecutors last week urged U.S. District Judge Edgar Ramos to sentence Milton, 41, to 11 years in prison - in line with the sentence Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes received last year after being found guilty of defrauding investors in her blood testing startup.  ( 35 min )

It may not be a hypergrowth technology stock, but this company can produce steady returns for investors who hold for the long haul.  ( 36 min )

Given the growth potential, these stocks might not remain inexpensive for long.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- VF Corp. said it’s working to restore its ability to fulfill orders following a cyberattack, though the company has not yet determined the full scope of the incident.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyChina’s Real Estate Meltdown Is Battering Middle Class WealthBP to Pause All Tanker Transits Through the Red SeaDimon’s Heir at JPMorgan Still Hazy as ‘Five More Years’ Tick ByTo Trade the Fed’s Pivot, Wall Street Turns to Short-Dated Debt“Unau  ( 35 min )

Looking for catalysts that could send Rivian's stock soaring in 2024? Look no further.  ( 36 min )

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ZIM is experiencing negative consequences of changing consumer behavior.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- SunPower Corp. shares plunged the most in seven years after the rooftop solar installer warned that a potential default may affect its ability to continue as a going concern.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyBP to Pause All Tanker Transits Through the Red SeaGulf Splits Hinder US Efforts to End Houthi Ship AttacksChina’s Real Estate Meltdown Is Battering Middle Class WealthDocuments Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear PowerhouseThe c  ( 34 min )

It's no secret that the next couple of years will be slow.  ( 37 min )

Earlier in October, SunPower had revealed that it would restate its financial statements for last financial year as well as first and second quarters due to issues with valuation of some microinverter components at certain third-party locations. The lender may demand immediate payment of $65.3 million borrowings outstanding, SunPower said in a filing. "Substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue as a going concern and if we are unable to continue our business, our common stock might have little or no value," the company said.  ( 34 min )

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Renewable energy stocks are finally on a comeback.  ( 36 min )

"It's not what you say or what the Chair says, it's what do they hear and what do they want to hear?" Goolsbee said in reference to the response of financial markets in an interview with broadcaster CNBC. Earlier on Monday, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester, who has a vote on policy in 2024 until she retires in June, also pushed back against financial market expectations of how abruptly the Fed will pivot to rate cuts.  ( 33 min )

Super Micro Computer is seeing the same benefits as Nvidia, yet trades at a cheaper price tag.  ( 36 min )

Adobe and Figma terminate their merger agreement amid pushback from regulators.  ( 20 min )

Which of these popular funds should you consider?  ( 36 min )

With interest rates falling, dividend stocks could get renewed attention from investors.  ( 37 min )

The iPhone has stagnated, and Apple now needs to turn to these products for growth.  ( 35 min )

History has shown that small caps typically outperform large caps in this type of market.  ( 37 min )

Separately, Russia said it may reduce crude output further.  ( 19 min )

VF Corp, the parent company of Vans and The North Face, says a breach detected last week has disrupted business operations.  ( 19 min )

Exxon Mobil’s affiliate, Esso Nederland BV, plans to develop a pilot plant with FuelCell to test a type of technology that could reduce CO2 emissions.  ( 19 min )

It's a potential problem for Rivian when a key rival cuts production of its electric truck in half. Or is it?  ( 36 min )

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Ready to seize the upcoming bull market's opportunities? These top-notch tech stocks are more than meets the eye.  ( 39 min )

U.S. Steel shares surged after it announced it would be purchased by Japan’s Nippon Steel in a $14.9 billion deal and shares of Chinese EV maker NIO jumped after it announced a $2.2 billion investment. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

These dividend payers offer attention-getting yields and a chance for significant growth of your principal investment.  ( 37 min )

Palantir and C3.ai are battling each other for AI-powered application software.  ( 36 min )

Asian stock markets largely closed down on Monday as worries about China’s economy continue to drag on regional sentiment. After the close of local markets, Japan’s Nippon Steel said it had struck a deal to buy U.S. Steel, with the acquisition worth around $14.9 billion, including debt. Hong Kong’s  ( 16 min )

These smaller stocks could experience massive growth in the coming years.  ( 37 min )

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Japan's largest steelmaker will buy the American company for $55 a share in cash, a 40% premium to the stock's closing price Friday.  ( 20 min )

U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation's industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon Steel in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $14.1 billion. The deal's announcement comes several months after U.S. Steel rejected a $7.3 billion buyout proposal from rival Cleveland Cliffs. U.S. Steel received the offer in August and said at the time that it was reviewing “strategic alternatives” after receiving several unsolicited offers.  ( 35 min )

The Japanese steelmaker agreed to acquire United States Steel in a deal worth $14.9 billion including debt.  ( 27 min )

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AT&T has the trends on its side as it unburdens its balance sheet.  ( 36 min )

This Fool likes the idea of steady income she may not be taxed on at all.  ( 35 min )

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Buffett didn't personally pick these ETFs. But all three could make him money in the new year.  ( 37 min )

Here is the bottom line on these record-setting markets.  ( 37 min )

Analysts think these beaten-down stocks could rebound strongly in the new year.  ( 37 min )

Japan's Nippon Steel is planning to purchase United States Steel in a deal expected to exceed 1 trillion yen ($7.01 billion), the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday. ($1 = 142.5600 yen)  ( 34 min )

It's important to choose companies involved in trends that have long-term potential.  ( 36 min )

A judge will consider prosecutors’ request that the company’s founder receive a sentence similar to the 11-year term for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.  ( 30 min )

It’s safe to say now that stock investors are finishing 2023 in a pretty happy mood. We saw large gains in the markets, and even the late-summer swoon has been fully offset by November’s bullish turn, still in play six weeks later. At the start of this year, Bank of America set a year-end target for the S&P 500 at 4,600. The index has surpassed that, and BofA’s equity strategy team is predicting it will hit 5,000 by the end of next year. Commenting on the markets, Savita Subramanian, the bank’s  ( 39 min )

These growth stocks are cheap in every sense of the word, making them no-brainer buys for patient investors.  ( 37 min )

Among Nvidia, Amazon, DexCom, Shopify, Alphabet, Tesla, Palo Alto Networks, Monster Beverage, and Novo Nordisk, there are three high-flying stocks a trio of Wall Street analysts believe can soar in the new year.  ( 39 min )

Illumina plans to sell its Grail unit, NIO gets a $2.2 billion investment, Roku stock receives another downgrade to Sell, and Uber joins the S&P 500 on Monday.  ( 25 min )

This market-beater is fixated on pleasing its members.  ( 37 min )

The Oracle of Omaha's concentrated investment portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway has led to a veritable mountain of unrealized gains.  ( 38 min )

Analyst Dan Ives believes Palantir will be a big winner as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates.  ( 37 min )

The sudden death of Tang Xiao'ou, a key figure behind China's facial recognition technology and a cofounder of SenseTime Group, is the latest challenge to face the US-sanctioned artificial intelligence (AI) giant, with its shares losing 11 per cent in Hong Kong on Monday. Shares of SenseTime, once held up as a model of China's AI capabilities thanks to the strong research credentials of Tang, a professor with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, have dropped to their lowest-ever level since its  ( 35 min )

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Vodafone rose sharply after Iliad said it put forward a proposal to merge their Italian businesses in a deal valuing Vodafone Italia at $11.4 billion.  ( 28 min )

IBM said it will buy Software’s webMethods and StreamSets divisions for $2.3 billion.  ( 26 min )

Iliad said on Monday it had submitted a proposal to Vodafone to merge their Italian businesses, adding this project had the unanimous support of its board of directors. Vodafone would receive 50% of the share capital of the newly merged business, together with a cash payment of 6.5 billion euros and a shareholder loan of €2.0 billion to ensure long-term alignment, Iliad added.  ( 34 min )

For years, lenders competed hard to win business from the country’s giant pool of wealthy people. China’s troubled economy has dealt them a huge blow.  ( 29 min )

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"The minute actual interest rates come down just one more point, everybody's going to jump into the market."  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- SenseTime Group Inc. plunged its most in more than a year after its co-founder’s surprise death spooked investors already grappling with the fallout from slowing growth and US sanctions.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyNetanyahu, Under Pressure Over Hostage Deaths, Vows to Press OnCanada to Announce 2035 All-EV Sales Mandate, Reports Say‘Underwater’ Car Loans Signal US Consumers Slammed by High RatesDimon’s Heir at JPMorgan Still Hazy as ‘  ( 34 min )

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Oil prices rose, supported by escalating tensions in the Middle East due to recent attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea.  ( 25 min )

This investor favorite stared down challenges last year, but investors should take a long-term view.  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When a Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. affiliate bought Summit Health-CityMD around a year ago, the pharmacy group’s management hailed the deal as transformational for its push into primary health care.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyNetanyahu, Under Pressure Over Hostage Deaths, Vows to Press On‘Underwater’ Car Loans Signal US Consumers Slammed by High RatesCanada to Announce 2035 All-EV Sales Mandate, Reports SayUS Navy Shoots Down 14-Dro  ( 42 min )

The S&P 500 advanced 0.5% on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, carrying over good feelings about the economy and talk of interest rate cuts from last week.  ( 1 min )

As the homebuilder sentiment index moved higher for the first time in four months, mortgage lenders forecast improved sales for existing and new homes in 2024.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday Monday, Dec.18, 2023 as oil industry stocks gained from a spike in oil prices amid supply concerns after an attack on a tanker in the Red Sea.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and Bitcoin made notable moves. Here are important levels to monitor today.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were up in premarket trading at the outset of the last full trading week of the year, while oil gained following shipping disruptions in the Red Sea.  ( 1 min )

U.S. Steel shares surged after it announced it would be purchased by Japan’s Nippon Steel in a $14.9 billion deal and shares of Chinese EV maker NIO jumped after it announced a $2.2 billion investment. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Vans and North Face owner VF Corp. fell more than 7% Monday—here's why.  ( 1 min )

Nio Inc.'s shares rose Monday after the Chinese carmaker said it would receive a $2.2 billion cash infusion from investment firm CYVN, which is majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi government.  ( 1 min )

SunPower Corp. shares plummeted more than 30% Monday after the solar company warned that it could go out of business if creditors decide to demand immediate payment of its debt.  ( 1 min )

Adobe shares rose after the company announced it was calling off plans to acquire Figma in a $20 billion merger, citing regulatory hurdles.  ( 1 min )

Illumina has decided to end its controversial purchase of GRAIL, and will divest itself of the cancer diagnostic test maker.  ( 1 min )

U.S. Steel shares soared after Nippon Steel Corporation said it would buy the American steelmaker in a $14.9 billion deal.  ( 1 min )

IBM has agreed to pay $2.3 billion for Software AG's platforms, building on its cloud computing and AI capabilities.  ( 1 min )

U.S. Steel is set to be owned by a Japanese company, joining a list of iconic American companies that have been acquired by foreign companies.  ( 19 min )

Learn about the evolution of stock exchanges, from the Venetian states to the NYSE and Nasdaq.  ( 27 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.76% from Dow Credit Union for 13 months, or 5.75% from either INOVA Federal Credit Union for 8 months or Forbright Bank for 9 months.  ( 20 min )

After a breakout year for artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023, experts say AI-fueled productivity increases could boost economic growth in 2024 and beyond.  ( 21 min )

Shares of Vans and North Face owner VF Corp. fell more than 7% Monday—here's why.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 advanced 0.5% on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, carrying over good feelings about the economy and talk of interest rate cuts from last week.  ( 18 min )

CD rates have been edging lower now that the Fed's rate hikes are likely over. Yet five CDs from Wells Fargo, Marcus by Goldman Sachs, and Ally Bank have actually improved.  ( 18 min )

SunPower Corp. shares plummeted more than 30% Monday after the solar company warned that it could go out of business if creditors decide to demand immediate payment of its debt.  ( 19 min )

A tax code is a law imposing various taxes on real property, goods and services, transactions, or—most importantly in the United States—on annual income.  ( 27 min )

Risk-on risk-off is an investment setting in which price behavior responds to and is driven by changes in investor risk tolerance.  ( 22 min )

As the homebuilder sentiment index moved higher for the first time in four months, mortgage lenders forecast improved sales for existing and new homes in 2024.  ( 19 min )

Nio Inc.'s shares rose Monday after the Chinese carmaker said it would receive a $2.2 billion cash infusion from investment firm CYVN, which is majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi government.  ( 19 min )

Uniform distribution is a type of probability distribution in which all outcomes are equally likely. Learn how to calculate uniform distribution.  ( 24 min )

Roth IRAs boast big tax perks. Learn how they work so you can take full advantage of them.  ( 27 min )

Here’s a list of tasks to check off before tax time, including taking required minimum distributions and contributing to your retirement accounts.  ( 30 min )

American and Canadian governments provide many of the same types of services for those in retirement, but subtle differences between the two exist.  ( 32 min )

Why catch-up contributions aren't part of Actual Deferral Percentage testing and how the IRS levels the playing field via non-discrimination tests.  ( 23 min )

Donchian channels are moving average indicators developed by Richard Donchian. They plot the highest high price and lowest low price of a security over a given period.  ( 30 min )

Apple shares fell on Monday after the company said it was halting U.S. sales of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches over a patent dispute.  ( 19 min )

Financial education needs to serve readers of all backgrounds. We aspire for our content, staff, contributors, and partner organizations to further the financial empowerment of those from all ethnicities, genders, generations, sexual orientations, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly those who may be disadvantaged.  ( 13 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday Monday, Dec.18, 2023 as oil industry stocks gained from a spike in oil prices amid supply concerns after an attack on a tanker in the Red Sea.  ( 18 min )

Illumina has decided to end its controversial purchase of GRAIL, and will divest itself of the cancer diagnostic test maker.  ( 19 min )

A growth curve is a visual depiction of how something changes over time, where the x-axis represents time and the y-axis growth. Learn how they're used in business.  ( 24 min )

Absorption rate is the rate at which homes are sold during a set time. Rate of absorption in accounting helps calculate a firm’s overhead costs.  ( 28 min )

Unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) is income generated by a tax-exempt entity by means of taxable activities.  ( 24 min )

Adobe shares rose after the company announced it was calling off plans to acquire Figma in a $20 billion merger, citing regulatory hurdles.  ( 20 min )

Economics professor Linda M. Hooks shares critical advice for would-be borrowers contemplating taking out a personal loan.  ( 25 min )

Rates on 30-year loans have plummeted almost four-tenths of a point in two days—down to their cheapest level since May—and 15-year rates have sunk more than half a point.  ( 20 min )

A stretch loan is a form of financing for an individual or a business that's intended to cover a short-term gap in the borrower's income. It can be convenient but also costly.  ( 23 min )

A zero-coupon bond does not pay coupons or interest payments like a typical bond does; instead, a zero-coupon holder receives the face value of the bond at maturity.  ( 22 min )

A displaced moving average (DMA) is a moving average (MA) that has been adjusted forward or back in time in an attempt to better analyze an asset.  ( 23 min )

A lawsuit settlement loan is a cash advance for an impending settlement or judgment. There can be pricey strings attached.  ( 24 min )

Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, tells us what to expect next year for the markets and the economy, and how investors should prepare.  ( 17 min )

Early exercise is the process of buying or selling shares under the terms of an options contract before the expiration date of that option.  ( 21 min )

IBM has agreed to pay $2.3 billion for Software AG's platforms, building on its cloud computing and AI capabilities.  ( 18 min )

U.S. Steel shares soared after Nippon Steel Corporation said it would buy the American steelmaker in a $14.9 billion deal.  ( 19 min )

In the world of finance, an individual or entity is delinquent upon failure to make contractually obligated debt payments in a regular, timely manner.  ( 27 min )

The application process can take a bit of time and effort, but for those with good credit, personal loans can be an excellent source of funding.  ( 26 min )

These two stocks and Bitcoin made notable moves. Here are important levels to monitor today.  ( 20 min )

Momentum is the speed at which security prices change. It can be used in conjunction with other tools as an effective buy or sell indicator.  ( 23 min )

The degree of financial leverage (DFL) is a ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income, as a result of changes in its capital structure.  ( 23 min )

It is very important for every investor to learn how to calculate the bid-ask spread and consider this figure when making investment decisions.  ( 23 min )

U.S. Steel shares surged after it announced it would be purchased by Japan’s Nippon Steel in a $14.9 billion deal and shares of Chinese EV maker NIO jumped after it announced a $2.2 billion investment. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

A conventional mortgage is a homebuyer’s loan made through a private lender. Compared to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, conventional loans tend to have higher interest rates.  ( 30 min )

A HomeReady mortgage is an FNMA program for creditworthy low-income borrowers, with a low down payment of 3%.  ( 22 min )

A non-conforming mortgage is a home loan that cannot be sold by a bank to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, usually because it is too large.  ( 22 min )

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, the options for borrowing can be exponential and potentially overwhelming. Here are some home financing basics.  ( 33 min )

A maximum loan amount describes the total that one is authorized to borrow. It is used for standard loans, credit cards, and line-of-credit accounts.  ( 22 min )

The conforming loan limit is the annually adjusted dollar cap on the size of a mortgage that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will purchase or guarantee.  ( 22 min )

Conventional mortgages are more in line with the needs of the average homebuyer. Jumbo mortgages are for properties with steep price tags.  ( 29 min )

Learn how to calculate all the particulars of a loan using Excel and how to set up a schedule of repayment for a mortgage or any other loan.  ( 25 min )

A conforming loan is a home mortgage with underlying terms and conditions that meet the funding criteria of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  ( 25 min )

Top-down and bottom-up approaches are methods used to analyze and choose securities but the terms also appear in many other areas of finance and investing.  ( 24 min )

If you have a second mortgage as well as a primary, does it make sense to consolidate into a single loan? Here's how to decide.  ( 25 min )

If you’re serious about buying a home, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Learn what is required so you can speed up the approval process.  ( 40 min )

Learn the 12 habits of financial freedom, including basic budgeting, debt reduction, automatic savings, financial education, and smart maintenance.  ( 27 min )

Finding the right house is only half the battle. The other half is choosing the best type of mortgage. Learn how to pick a mortgage based on your needs.  ( 33 min )

Find out how a sinking fund provision is really just a pool of money set aside by a corporation to help repay a bond issue and make it more attractive.  ( 24 min )

As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin become more mainstream, they are beginning to interact with credit cards. One new card pays rewards in bitcoins.  ( 22 min )

Convertible preferred shares are one answer for the investor who wants the profit potential of stocks with less risk of losses.  ( 24 min )

Mutual fund managers' compensation is based on a variety of factors, but figuring out how much they make exactly is not easy.  ( 21 min )

The internet makes it easy for scammers to trick people into giving away their money and personal information. These are the scams to watch out for now.  ( 31 min )

An investment committee can help plan sponsors avoid fiduciary liabilities. Included is information regarding the duties and responsibilities of investment committee members.  ( 20 min )

Dasarte Yarnway offers tips for developing a professional brand and expanding your business.  ( 20 min )

The sharing economy is a peer-to-peer activity of acquiring, providing, or sharing access to goods and services, often facilitated by a website platform.  ( 23 min )

Take a look at the differences between preferred stock ETFs and bond ETFs and why you should invest in one over the other.  ( 23 min )

The success or failure of your long- and short-term investing depends on recognizing the direction of the market.  ( 23 min )

If you have inherited potentially valuable jewelry, one of your first priorities should be having it appraised by a professional jewelry appraisal.  ( 22 min )

Hawala is a way to send money informally without the movement of actual currency. Read how hawala works, where it is illegal, and how governments regulate it.  ( 26 min )

Proof of funds (POF) refers to a document that demonstrates a person or entity has the ability and funds available for a specific transaction.  ( 24 min )

Beneficiaries of a will must be notified after a will is accepted for probate and probated wills are automatically placed into the public record.  ( 23 min )

Adjusted funds from operations is a financial performance measure primarily used in the analysis of real-estate income trusts (REITs).  ( 21 min )

There are a lot of ETF options, but not all have staying power. Learn what happens when an ETF fails.  ( 23 min )

The Nikkei index is synonymous with Japan's economy, the third-largest in the world. Here's the easiest way to take a stake.  ( 23 min )

De Arbeidsinspectie is kritisch op PostNL omdat het medewerkers op verschillende plekken te zwaar heeft laten tillen. Het gaat om depots in Nieuwegein, Den Bosch, Dordrecht en Venlo.  ( 9 min )

Blue Band Roombeter is verkozen tot het meest misleidende voedselproduct van 2023. De naam van het plantaardige smeersel doet denken aan boter, terwijl het dat niet is. Daarom wint producent Upfield het Gouden Windei van voedselwaakhond Foodwatch.  ( 4 min )

De rente voor hypotheken blijft maar dalen. Sommige geldverstrekkers bieden nu zelfs rentes aan die onder de 4 procent liggen, meldt Van Bruggen Adviesgroep maandag.  ( 8 min )

Varkenshouders en kippenboeren zijn flink meer gaan verdienen in 2023. Het gemiddelde inkomen van een varkenshouder steeg naar 370.000 euro, terwijl dat in de jaren ervoor gemiddeld op 89.000 euro lag. Melkveehouders hadden een moeilijker jaar.  ( 10 min )

Zowel dit jaar als volgend jaar is er amper economische groei in ons land. Dit zorgt ervoor dat de werkloosheid oploopt. Ook kan de overheid krap bij kas komen te zitten. Het goede nieuws is dat de inflatie wat afneemt.  ( 11 min )

De Europese Commissie neemt juridische stappen tegen X. Het bedrijf doet volgens Brussel te weinig tegen de verspreiding van desinformatie en haat. Het sociale netwerk is het eerste techbedrijf dat wordt aangepakt met de nieuwe Europese DSA-techwet.  ( 9 min )

Oliemaatschappij BP laat de olietankers voorlopig niet meer over de Rode Zee varen. Vorige week zijn daar meerdere containerschepen aangevallen.  ( 8 min )

De prijs die Russen voor eieren betalen, is in de afgelopen weken enorm gestegen. Dat komt door het eiertekort in sommige regio's.  ( 8 min )

Telefoonnummers, e-mailadressen en soms ook paspoortgegevens waren door een datalek bij KLM simpel te achterhalen, blijkt uit onderzoek van de NOS. Of het lek is misbruikt, is onbekend.  ( 8 min )

Huiseigenaren betalen volgend jaar gemiddeld 51 euro meer aan rioolheffing, parkeerbelasting en hondenbelasting. Al die zaken bij elkaar kosten ons in 2024 gemiddeld 938 euro.  ( 3 min )

Advertenties in het nieuwsoverzicht van Google worden misbruikt voor oplichting, zo blijkt uit onderzoek van NU.nl. Kwaadwillenden lokken mensen in de val met nagemaakte nieuwssites van bijvoorbeeld NU.nl en het AD. Daarmee ligt ook verspreiding van desinformatie op de loer.  ( 11 min )

Bond ETFs are very much like bond mutual funds in that they hold a portfolio of bonds that have different strategies and holding periods.  ( 26 min )

Learn how ETFs have become the most popular investment vehicle in less than 20 years.  ( 24 min )

An auto industry ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests specifically in the automobile industry.  ( 21 min )

An odd lot is an order amount for a security that is less than the normal unit of trading for that particular asset.  ( 21 min )

Divorces can be messy, but taking the right steps to divide your finances can help you cover your bases and recover your assets.  ( 27 min )

Regardless of your financial situation, knowing your net worth can help you evaluate your current financial situation and plan for your financial future.  ( 25 min )

CryptoPunks are non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that can sell for millions of dollars. They're a type of art, sold by Christie’s and Sotheby’s as well as individual owners.  ( 23 min )

Choosing between ETFs and mutual funds can be tough for young investors. Here are some things to consider.  ( 27 min )

Maintenance margin requirements are more stringent when buying non-traditional ETFs on margin.  ( 24 min )

Before you agree to act as an executor, understand some of the potential hazards and how to most effectively navigate them.  ( 24 min )

A front-end load is a sales charge or commission that an investor pays "upfront"—that is, upon purchase of the asset, usually a mutual fund or an insurance product.  ( 22 min )

Find out what portfolio variance is, the formula to calculate portfolio variance, and how to calculate the variance of a portfolio containing two assets.  ( 23 min )

Examine some of the largest banks in Canada, which also rank among the largest and most important banks in the industry worldwide.  ( 23 min )

Financial advisors can help you build an investment portfolio for long-term financial success. Learn how to find a specialized crypto advisor here.  ( 28 min )

Find out the purpose of a trust checking account, how to establish one and the rules governing the use of its funds.  ( 21 min )

Dave Ramsey is financial guru, author and syndicated radio host who has become one of America's most trusted sources for financial advice.  ( 25 min )

Coming up this week: the November PCE inflation reading, homebuilder confidence and other housing indicators, consumer sentiment, and earnings from Nike, FedEx, and Accenture.  ( 21 min )

From the tree and decorations, to wrapping paper, and foods like eggnog, cookies, and ham, costs can add up quick during the holidays. According to Investopedia's analysis, Christmas decorations and food were the priciest items on our list.  ( 19 min )

Regional bank stocks surged after the Federal Reserve signaled potential rate cuts next year, helping bring regional bank ETFs back to their levels before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.  ( 18 min )

Per diem is one method for reimbursing employees for business travel expenses, like daily lodging, meals, and other incidental expenses.  ( 30 min )

A dual listing refers to a company listing its shares on a second exchange in addition to its primary exchange.  ( 22 min )

These tips can help you avoid financial risk at any time, but they are especially important during an economic slowdown.  ( 27 min )

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A traveler’s check is a once-popular—but now largely outmoded—exchange medium used in place of currency, often by people traveling abroad.  ( 25 min )

Gift cards can cost less when you buy them through a discount website, but be careful when making a purchase.  ( 23 min )

The Securities Act of 1933 is a piece of federal legislation enacted as a result of the market crash of 1929.  ( 24 min )

Consumer auto loan debt has continued to rise, a result of increased demand, less supply, and higher prices.  ( 24 min )

A flexible spending account (FSA) is a type of savings account, usually for healthcare expenses, that sets aside pretax funds for later use.  ( 27 min )

Health insurance generally does not cover the cost of a service dog, but you do have other financing options to help you offset this expense.  ( 27 min )

De uitgaven van Duitse reizigers waren nooit eerder zo hoog als in de maanden juli tot en met augustus. Dat komt volgens nieuwe cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS voornamelijk door de hoge prijzen.  ( 8 min )

De Duitse regering heeft besloten om per direct een einde te maken aan de premie die mensen ontvangen als zij een nieuwe elektrische auto kopen. Aanvragen na vandaag worden niet meer in behandeling genomen door het ministerie van Economische Zaken.  ( 8 min )

Het einde van het eigen risico is in zicht. Een meerderheid in de Tweede Kamer wil het eigen risico van 385 euro afschaffen. Dat kost ongeveer 6 miljard euro, maar is mogelijk als gezonde mensen en werkgevers meer betalen.  ( 12 min )

Het einde van het eigen risico is in zicht. Een meerderheid in de Tweede Kamer politieke partijen, waaronder de PVV, willen het eigen risico van 385 euro afschaffen. Dat kost ongeveer 6 miljard euro, maar is mogelijk als gezonde mensen en werkgevers meer betalen.  ( 11 min )

Grote techbedrijven proberen met man en macht ChatGPT-maker OpenAI bij te benen. De ontwikkelingen op het gebied van kunstmatige intelligentie gaan alleen ongekend snel. Google waagt nu een poging met een nieuw AI-model: Gemini.  ( 11 min )

Speelgoedbanken hebben flink uitgedeeld met Sinterklaas, maar zien de vraag naar kerstcadeautjes toenemen. Dankzij gulle donaties blijven de schappen gevuld, blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl.  ( 10 min )

Speelgoedbanken hebben flink uitgedeeld met Sinterklaas, maar zien de vraag naar kerstcadeautjes toenemen. Dankzij gulle donaties blijven de schappen gevuld, blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl.  ( 10 min )

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These two blue chips are highly prized for their top-shelf dividend programs.  ( 36 min )

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Investors who like a bargain will love Axcelis Technologies as an under-the-radar semiconductor stock.  ( 37 min )

These two biotech stocks hold enormous potential.  ( 36 min )

Arista Networks, CrowdStrike, and Gen Digital are among Barclays's top stock picks for 2024.  ( 36 min )

Unlock the wide-open secrets of investing in stocks that are poised for unstoppable long-term growth. Today's low-priced stocks may be tomorrow's wealth-building market darlings.  ( 37 min )

It's full steam ahead for these great Buffett stocks.  ( 36 min )

Here's everything you need to know about the electric vehicle maker's week.  ( 34 min )

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A Roth conversion ladder can be a smart strategy that allows you to move funds gradually from one account (traditional IRA) to another (Roth IRA) without triggering any tax penalties. This conversion takes place over several years, and is carefully planned out in advance. In simpler terms: A Roth conversion ladder could let you bypass […] The post How a Roth IRA Conversion Ladder Works appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

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Nvidia is growing faster than Apple right now, but will that be enough to help it overtake the world's most valuable company?  ( 37 min )

There are growing questions about the structure of the Treasury bond market and whether the way the US government funds itself is up to the task.  ( 38 min )

When flowers are blooming, you leave them planted in the garden to continue growing.  ( 38 min )

One of these stocks is not like the other.  ( 37 min )

These businesses are exciting and can also lead to outsized long-term returns.  ( 37 min )

Alibaba is a much more promising prospect than it was just a year ago.  ( 37 min )

Nvidia is driving artificial intelligence forward, and making investors a fortune in the process.  ( 37 min )

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Investors can buy this AI stock at a very attractive valuation right now.  ( 37 min )

High rewards often come with high risk.  ( 36 min )

Despite the market's 2023 recovery, Palantir and The Trade Desk still have room to run.  ( 37 min )

These retailers will give you instant income that's highly likely to grow over the years.  ( 36 min )

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (VRTX) shares are rallying 42% this year. One chart easily explains why.  ( 35 min )

Most of its assets can produce inflation-beating cash flow growth, which it's ready to return to investors.  ( 36 min )

Lower interest rates are coming, the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday. What does that mean for the kitchen-table investor?  ( 37 min )

Investors added $155 billion to Vanguard ETFs in 2023, and these three funds were some of the biggest beneficiaries.  ( 37 min )

Consumers are flocking to installment loans for everything from holiday gifts and groceries to laser eye surgery.  ( 28 min )

Will we see commercial production in 2024?  ( 35 min )

These REITs are proven wealth creators.  ( 37 min )

There's a big reason you may want your HSA to take priority.  ( 35 min )

The S&P 500 is about to hold the bears to a one-and-done for the 10th time, and that points to a positive year in 2024.  ( 36 min )

Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, doesn't pay a dividend itself, but its equity portfolio is chock-full of dividend-paying stocks.  ( 36 min )

Does Altria's high dividend yield warrant purchasing the shares?  ( 36 min )

Nobody has a crystal ball, but these two stocks have the potential to become massive success stories.  ( 35 min )

These companies have significant potential in multiple areas of tech and are attractive options ahead of the new year.  ( 37 min )

Will the cycle turn back to growth?  ( 35 min )

In response to the news, Pfizer shares fell to a 10-year low.  ( 37 min )

You should be able to count on great dividend income from these stocks.  ( 37 min )

If the fund manager's calculations prove to be correct, shareholders could enjoy threefold returns over the coming four years. Is she right?  ( 37 min )

Biotech is big business, no doubt about that. The healthcare sector takes up almost 1 in 5 dollars of the US gross domestic product, 18.3%, or approximately $13,000 per capita, according to data from the American Medical Association. The total sum is staggering – some $4.3 trillion. The US is the world leader in biomedical research, including innovation on new prescription drugs, medical devices, and other healthcare advances. The health sector R&D spend in the US comes to $250 billion annually.  ( 41 min )

EPS estimates suggest Nvidia's stock could more than double over the next two years.  ( 37 min )

Deciding between these telecom titans can prove complex for investors.  ( 36 min )

Is Oxy counting too much on higher oil prices to make this deal work out?  ( 35 min )

Oracle tumbled on its recent earnings report, but it still looks like a buy.  ( 36 min )

A key index appears to spell trouble for the U.S. economy and stock market.  ( 38 min )

The best time to buy bank stocks is when everyone else is selling. What will 2024 bring?  ( 35 min )

Virgin Galactic is still building the spaceship that it hopes will turn it profitable. Buying the stock requires believing it can do it.  ( 37 min )

You can pick these players up for a great price right now.  ( 37 min )

A few stocks have soared more than these three so far in 2023. But none have made the Oracle of Omaha more money.  ( 36 min )

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) held the “AI Everywhere” event on Thursday, where it unveiled its latest innovations. The event marked the official launch of their first E-Core Xeon server CPUs, codenamed Emerald Rapids. While Bernstein analysts took note of the rising price of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:NVDA) shares, they also said that they are now the cheapest they have been since late 2018.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A frenzy around obesity drugs made Novo Nordisk A/S Europe’s biggest stock-market success story of 2023. Repeating the trick won’t be so easy.Most Read from BloombergNetanyahu, Under Pressure Over Hostage Deaths, Vows to Press OnMike Johnson May Be the Next House Speaker to Lose His Job‘Underwater’ Car Loans Signal US Consumers Slammed by High RatesUS Navy Shoots Down 14-Drone Wave as Shippers Avoid Red SeaHarvard College Early Applications Drop 17% From Last YearShares of Novo, w  ( 36 min )

Nissan Motor said on Sunday it would establish a joint research centre with China's leading Tsinghua University next year, focussing on research and development of electric vehicles (EVs), including charging infrastructure and battery recycling.  ( 34 min )

All three companies use dividends as a primary way to return value to shareholders.  ( 38 min )

Coming up this week: the November PCE inflation reading, homebuilder confidence and other housing indicators, consumer sentiment, and earnings from Nike, FedEx, and Accenture.  ( 1 min )

Health insurance is a type of contract in which a company agrees to pay some of a consumer's medical expenses in return for payment of a monthly premium.  ( 29 min )

Deferred Gain on Sale of Home was a tax regulation, repealed in 1997, that allowed some of the tax on the profits of the sale of a home to be delayed by certain taxpayers.  ( 23 min )

The standard mileage rate is the cost per mile that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows for taxpayers who claim the use of a vehicle as a deductible expense.  ( 25 min )

Zero-based budgeting differs from traditional budgeting because it creates a budget for each new period. It's more flexible but it can be manipulated.  ( 23 min )

Insurance costs money, whether the policy is for your health, car, home, or life. Companies look at several factors when calculating your premiums.  ( 26 min )

GDAX was the former name of a digital currency exchange linked to Coinbase. It changed its name to Coinbase Pro in 2018, and then to Coinbase Advanced Trade in 2022.  ( 23 min )

Determine your net worth by creating your own cash flow statement and balance sheet. They can help you with budget planning, saving, and setting financial goals.  ( 24 min )

Data shows that American credit card debt, along with the total volume of household debt, continues to increase. But what's causing this and how sustainable is it?  ( 26 min )

Overnight trading refers to trades that are placed after an exchange’s close and before its open.  ( 25 min )

The covariance calculation shows how two stocks move together, which is helpful when building a diversified investment portfolio. Learn how this calculation is used.  ( 25 min )

The Fair Labor Standards Act determines whether U.S. workers can be paid a salary or if they must be paid an hourly wage. It affects more than just their paychecks.  ( 25 min )

Both market capitalization and market value provide a measure of corporate assets but the two are vastly different in their calculation and precision.  ( 23 min )

The landmark COP28 climate agreement, in pledging to move away from fossil fuels, boosted renewable energy stocks—but experts say persistent realities mean fossil fuels aren't going away soon.  ( 21 min )

Copays and coinsurance are two types of out-of-pocket costs, but they vary depending on the health insurance plan you choose.  ( 26 min )

Coinsurance is the claim amount an insured must pay after meeting deductibles and is also the level at which an owner must protect property.  ( 25 min )

An India exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the collective performance of securities listed on a stock exchange in India.  ( 23 min )

Homoskedastic refers to a condition in which the variance of the error term in a regression model is constant. Learn more about its importance and how it is used.  ( 22 min )

If cost is your primary concern, there are several cheap(er) ways to move funds.  ( 26 min )

RSK is an open-source second-layer sidechain that includes Bitcoin smart contracts, faster transaction times, scalability, and more.  ( 22 min )

Learn more about Russia's plan to create their own state-backed cryptocurrency, CryptoRuble.  ( 23 min )

A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is an employer-funded plan that reimburses employees for medical expenses and, sometimes, insurance premiums.  ( 31 min )

A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a health insurance plan that provides health services through a network of doctors for a monthly or annual fee.  ( 29 min )

The United States is a mixed economy, combining elements of a true free market economy with governmental, economic controls.  ( 27 min )

Congress debated multiple trillion-dollar infrastructure proposals in 2021. What did they include and where do they go from here?  ( 37 min )

Government assistance programs are in great demand when there is high unemployment or low wages. Learn what’s available, how to qualify, and where to apply.  ( 44 min )

From stimulus checks to quantitative easing, here’s what governments and central banks around the world did to provide stimulus and relief.  ( 45 min )

Learn how a Roth IRA grows over time thanks to tax-free growth on contributions and earnings and the magic of compound interest.  ( 26 min )

Exchange-traded funds (ETF) get the lion's share of investors' money but some choose exchange-traded notes (ETNs). Here are the differences between the two investment vehicles.  ( 25 min )

A Japan ETF is a type of exchange-traded fund that invests in Japanese equities trading on local stock exchanges.  ( 23 min )

Your mortgage interest rate depends on a variety of factors, including the type of loan (fixed or adjustable) and the loan term (such as 30 years). Learn more.  ( 27 min )

Floating stock is the number of shares available for trading of a particular stock. It doesn't include closely-held shares or restricted shares.  ( 24 min )

A communication industry ETF invests in securities in the communication sector, including telecommunications, media, and internet companies.  ( 23 min )

Learn about key financial metrics that investors use to evaluate retail banks, and how the industry is fundamentally different from most other industries.  ( 23 min )

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA) closed at $25.14, 2.07% higher, at the end of the trading hours on Dec. 14. The stock has a 52-week trading range of $19.68 to $41.31 and a total market capitalization of $21.88 billion. Walgreens Boots Alliance is a holding company with ownership interests in subsidiary companies as primary assets. Its subsidiary companies operate in the retail pharmacy and healthcare sector in the U.S. and other countries. The parent company relies on its operating su  ( 36 min )

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American retail giant Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stock closed at $152.67 at the end of the trading session on Dec. 14. The company has a market capitalization of $411 billion. When compared to the stock's preceding 52-week price range of $136.09 to $169.94, the current price is just below the halfway mark. Walmart's dividend yield is 1.46%, and the payout for fiscal 2023 is $2.28 per share. The annualized dividend is payable in four equal installments of $0.57 per share every quarter. The company p  ( 35 min )

Plug Power has enormous potential if it can get its costs under control.  ( 34 min )

Passive income investors are attracted to AT&T stock because of its strong dividend yield.  ( 34 min )

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The Central Bank in the U.S. has indicated interest rates could be lowered in 2024, and growth stocks could have an excellent year in that scenario.  ( 35 min )

This technology titan can generate impressive returns by 2024.  ( 36 min )

If you’ve got more money, you’ve got more retirement options. High-income earners have substantial resources at their disposal, presenting the potential for massive gains and crushing losses. However, practical strategies and careful financial decisions can help you retire as a multi-millionaire. High-income earners often have different retirement needs than others. Here’s how much high-income earners […] The post How Much High-Income Earners Have Saved for Retirement appeared first on SmartRead  ( 36 min )

As we age, many of us will need some form of long-term care, whether at home or in a facility. With nursing home costs averaging over $90,000 per year, long-term care expenses can add up quickly. While Medicaid can help you cover these costs, it has strict eligibility requirements that may require you to spend […] The post Can a Nursing Home Take Our Assets? We Have a $1 Million IRA and a Trust to Protect Us appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

The AI stock is aiming to join the broad-market index.  ( 36 min )

These Vanguard funds can provide reliable income and capital appreciation under most market conditions.  ( 36 min )

All 3 of these companies pay safe and growing dividends.  ( 35 min )

The benefits from its first drug launch will trickle in slowly, at least at first.  ( 37 min )

The Russian war in Ukraine is grinding on, and the hot war in the Middle East shows no signs of stopping. So, you would expect the price of oil to climb. But despite volatility in the energy sector this year, oil prices are down 11% year-to-date. In a note from investment bank Wells Fargo, top analyst Roger Read has cast his eye on the oil and natural gas markets, specifically on the energy stocks, and he sees room and reason for investors to buy. Read, who is rated 5-stars by TipRanks, believes  ( 38 min )

A new Pew Research report found that a growing share of Americans 65 and over are employed — and happily so.  ( 38 min )

Everyone has been talking about this stock, but that alone doesn't make it a good buy.  ( 37 min )

These steady-Eddie businesses are good candidates to beat the market over the next five years.  ( 38 min )

The best portfolio is a diversified portfolio.  ( 37 min )

These stocks have the combination of growth and valuation to 5x in seven years.  ( 36 min )

For this company, AI can boost both revenue and cash flows.  ( 36 min )

These Vanguard ETFs can provide many of the same benefits as the Invesco QQQ ETF while reducing some of the associated risks.  ( 37 min )

You might not think leasing is a big deal for EV makers, but that couldn't be further from the truth.  ( 36 min )

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Keep your income investing safe and simple with these industry leaders.  ( 38 min )

Enbridge is selling some assets to recycle that capital into its utility acquisitions.  ( 36 min )

This tech giant has made for a wonderful investment in recent years.  ( 36 min )

Investors might be surprised to learn that a relatively boring company more than doubled Amazon's stock price gains over the past decade.  ( 37 min )

Although 2023 was a great year for investors, there are great opportunities heading into 2024.  ( 38 min )

These tech companies have delivered impressive returns to investors, and they aren't done yet.  ( 37 min )

Carlyle Group co-chairman and co-founder David Rubenstein discusses investors' 'biggest mistakes' and predicts the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut  ( 35 min )

Most of Coca-Cola's business is a product you'll never drink and wouldn't want to if you could.  ( 35 min )

These stocks could bring investors more than just a lump of coal for Christmas.  ( 38 min )

Berkshire Hathaway earned billions of dollars from only one pair of companies. They can generate passive income for you, too.  ( 36 min )

These energy stocks could deliver strong total returns in 2024.  ( 38 min )

There's bad news, good news, and even better news for people who keep working after claiming Social Security retirement benefits early.  ( 35 min )

Lilly's weight loss drug appears to be on the way to becoming a megablockbuster.  ( 37 min )

With an average yield of 8.7% at recent prices, these high-yield dividend payers are hard to ignore.  ( 37 min )

I am convinced that Medical Properties Trust will get through its current rough patch.  ( 37 min )

The Nasdaq Composite remains 8% below its record-closing high, which means bargains still abound for opportunistic investors.  ( 39 min )

These players may offer your portfolio a lift as early as next year. But most importantly, they could excel over time.  ( 38 min )

It is difficult to say if stocks are fairly valued, but looking at PEG ratios can help.  ( 30 min )

Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest dividend hikes, special dividends, and share-buyback announcements you may have missed this week. TE Connectivity (NYSE:TEL) announced on Tuesday that its board of directors has authorized an increase in its share repurchase program by an additional $1.5 billion. Furthermore, the board approved a recommendation to hike the company's quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.65 per share, or $2.60 per share annualized.  ( 35 min )

The CEO pushed GM hard into electric and driverless cars. The finish line keeps moving farther away.  ( 25 min )

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Shares of the e-signature firm spiked on a takeover report Friday. The company is still dealing with a slowdown in sales following the pandemic.  ( 24 min )

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The landmark COP28 climate agreement, in pledging to move away from fossil fuels, boosted renewable energy stocks—but experts say persistent realities mean fossil fuels aren't going away soon.  ( 1 min )

Door de hoge inflatie kan Hafize Gaye Erkan, sinds juni gouverneur van de centrale bank in Turkije, naar eigen zeggen geen woning bemachtigen in Istanboel. Daarom is ze met haar gezin bij haar ouders ingetrokken.  ( 9 min )

Rederij MSC, een van 's werelds grootste containervervoerders, vaart voorlopig niet door de Rode Zee vanwege de dreiging van geweld van Houthi-rebellen uit Jemen.  ( 9 min )

Voor eind december moet je bepalen of je komend jaar overstapt naar een andere zorgverzekering. Daarbij is naast de premie voor veel mensen ook belangrijk of zorgverleners dicht bij huis wel volledig worden vergoed. Zo maak je een goede keuze.  ( 11 min )

Voor eind december moet je bepalen of je komend jaar overstapt naar een andere zorgverzekering. Daarbij is naast de premie voor veel mensen ook belangrijk of zorgverleners dicht bij huis wel volledig worden vergoed. Zo maak je een goede keuze.  ( 11 min )

Nederlanders kopen steeds later kerstkaarten en schaffen steeds vaker nieuwjaarskaarten en luxere kaarten aan. Het gaat bijvoorbeeld om kaarten met lampjes en muziek, kaarten met glitter en goud en kaarten met persoonlijke foto's of glanzende laagjes.  ( 9 min )

Duitse staalfabrikanten en vakbond IG Metall hebben een akkoord bereikt over loonsverhogingen en nieuwe arbeidsvoorwaarden in het noordwesten van Duitsland. Aan die overeenkomst ging een reeks stakingen vooraf.  ( 9 min )

Nederlanders kopen steeds later kerstkaarten en schaffen steeds vaker nieuwjaarskaarten en luxere kaarten aan. Het gaat bijvoorbeeld om kaarten met lampjes en muziek, kaarten met glitter en goud en kaarten met persoonlijke foto's of glanzende laagjes.  ( 3 min )

Voor speciale kerstproducten in de supermarkt betaal je dit jaar fors meer. De prijzen van producten als kerstkransjes en ragout zijn nu ruim 10 procent hoger dan eind 2022. Opvallend is dat veel vlees juist niet in prijs is gestegen.  ( 11 min )

Voor speciale kerstproducten in de supermarkt betaal je dit jaar fors meer. De prijzen van producten als kerstkransjes en ragout zijn nu ruim 10 procent hoger dan eind 2022. Opvallend is dat veel vlees juist niet in prijs is gestegen.  ( 11 min )

Het klimaatakkoord van Dubai geeft het signaal dat we ook met steenkool moeten stoppen. Maar door compromissen staat de deur nog op een kier. De meest vervuilende fossiele brandstof uitfaseren kan de uitstoot gigantisch doen dalen. NU.nl zet de belangrijkste data voor je op een rij.  ( 11 min )

It enjoyed a nice little pop in price, along with several fellow Chinese techies.  ( 35 min )

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 28 min )

The company has chosen an offbeat way to keep its investors sweet.  ( 35 min )

Higher interest rates and weaker economic conditions lessened demand for certain professional services.  ( 30 min )

Although Southern's dividend hasn't stopped growing, it has been crawling for a decade. That's likely to change soon.  ( 37 min )

Wholesale giant Costco announced that it sold over $100 million in gold bars in the first fiscal quarter of 2024 Costco reported on its earnings call.  ( 34 min )

These two AI giants are getting a bump in one of Ark Invest's biggest ETFs.  ( 37 min )

Ark Invest funds have been buying the dip in Palantir stock following a negative report from a Wall Street analyst.  ( 38 min )

Current quarter guidance from Steel Dynamics came in above analysts' estimates, and its shares advanced.  ( 20 min )

Investors may want to think twice before adding Rivian to their portfolio.  ( 36 min )

For over a decade, China has been seeking to reduce reliance on foreign technologies, asking state-affiliated firms such as banks to switch to local software and promoting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing. Multiple state firms and government departments across at least eight provinces have instructed employees in the past month or two to start carrying local brands, the Bloomberg News report said. Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment.  ( 35 min )

Solar power stocks received a boost from Jefferies, which initiated coverage on some of the biggest companies in the sector.  ( 19 min )

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In early November, Binance Holdings Ltd. was hit with $4.3 billion in penalties and forfeitures by the U.S. Justice Department. The fine was a result of several wrongdoings by the company, ranging from money laundering to aiding criminals and terrorist organizations. Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stepped down and admitted to participating in money laundering. “I made mistakes, and I must take responsibility. This is best for our community, for Binance and for myself,” he wrote in a post  ( 34 min )

Shares of DocuSign jumped Friday afternoon after the Journal reported that the e-signature company was exploring a sale. The stock was recently up more than 11%. Read more about this story here.  ( 23 min )

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Next year should bring a continued focus on AI, with Nvidia again leading the way. The big change is likely to be the return of IPOs.  ( 30 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US-traded shares of XPeng Inc. slumped Friday after Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. disclosed a plan to cut its stake in the Chinese electric vehicle maker.Most Read from BloombergCiti Shuts Muni Business That Once Was Envy of RivalsHouthi Attacks Push Shipping Giants to Pause Red Sea VoyagesThe Fed’s Shrinking Balance Sheet Is Worrying a Key Corner of US Financial MarketsHungary Vetoes Ukraine Aid After EU Backs Membership TalksOwner of the Philippines’ Largest Malls Says China Feud M  ( 35 min )

You may hear all kinds of forecasts about ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT), but prudent investors should stick to the facts and avoid the fallacies. The smartest move right now is to consider the perspectives that Wall Street’s experts have to offer but then use the data to form an educated assessment of ChargePoint. All in all, I am bearish on CHPT stock after reviewing the company and observing analysts’ positive and negative arguments. Headquartered in California, ChargePoint has built out an electric  ( 36 min )

Amazon stock has climbed in the double digits this year.  ( 36 min )

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Suitors for the $11 billion company could include private equity and technology firms.  ( 29 min )

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The stock market rally this year leaves little room for growth—unless you’re looking at smaller companies, noted Fundstrat Global Advisors cofounder Tom Lee.  ( 36 min )

ChargePoint stock is still up 15% this week, but it may not be worth the higher price.  ( 35 min )

Rates on 30-year loans have plummeted almost four-tenths of a point in two days—down to their cheapest level since May—and 15-year rates have sunk more than half a point.  ( 21 min )

Barron’s annual list of unloved stocks ranges from tech giant Alibaba to miner Barrick to auto rental stalwart Hertz Global.  ( 54 min )

The widely followed money manager added to just one of her existing positions on Thursday. It's one of the smallest companies on her scorecard.  ( 36 min )

Will the Fed ultimately save EV maker Nikola?  ( 35 min )

My wife and I are 70 years old. We've paid off everything, including the house. Between my pension of $29,000 and Social Security, we're getting a gross of $99,000 a year in income, which is more than enough. Our current … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: We Are 70 Years Old, Have $99K in Retirement Income, a $1.4M IRA and Other Investments. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 37 min )

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Social Security benefits are included in your adjusted gross income (AGI) if your total income, which consists in half of your Social Security benefits and other sources of income, exceeds a certain threshold. This can affect the taxation of those benefits and your eligibility for various tax credits and deductions, which in turn can impact […] The post Is Social Security Included in Your AGI? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

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These are the best dividend stocks for December 2023 based on yield.  ( 24 min )

The markets are always looking forward, and you should, too. Here are four dividend stocks to buy now.  ( 33 min )

Gen X is next in line to retire, but an asset management company finds the generation is staring down a savings gap that has few of them prepared.  ( 35 min )

Check out these explosive growth stocks on the threshold of the next game-changing bull market. You don't want to be left empty-handed when they take off for real.  ( 37 min )

The stock has averaged 13.4% annual returns since its initial public offering in the 1990s.  ( 36 min )

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AMD and Symbotic are under-the-radar ways for investors to bet on the artificial intelligence megatrend.  ( 37 min )

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Long-term care costs like nursing home care can quickly drain retirement savings. Medicare provides little help paying these bills, but Medicaid can cover nursing home costs for those who meet strict financial eligibility rules. Certain strategies like special trusts, home equity transfers and annuities can help meet those eligibility rules and protect assets like your […] The post Can a Nursing Home Take Our Savings? We Have a $250k IRA, a House and Other Assets appeared first on SmartReads by  ( 37 min )

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These growth stocks more than quadrupled in the last four years, and could soar even higher in the next bull market.  ( 37 min )

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers launched coverage of General Electric shares with a Buy rating and $144 price target.  ( 25 min )

The chipmaker's bull run might just be getting started.  ( 36 min )

Discover the unexpected hypergrowth investment in Warren Buffett's investment portfolio that's set to skyrocket next year.  ( 37 min )

Savvy investors shouldn't overlook these dividend stocks any longer, thanks to their dividend yields or future potential.  ( 37 min )

Bill Ackman has an incredibly concentrated portfolio and you'll be shocked what's in it.  ( 35 min )

These growth stocks are operating in fast-growing industries, but have immediate competition and financial risks.  ( 37 min )

With some of the world's top companies leading the way, this exchange-traded fund should have sustained, impressive growth for some time.  ( 36 min )

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The results of a recent survey suggest that many Americans will be surprised by changes coming to Social Security in 2024.  ( 35 min )

Can Verizon's stock turn things around next year?  ( 36 min )

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If Bitcoin continues to increase in price, these two crypto stocks could be among the biggest beneficiaries.  ( 37 min )

The famous investor has been loading up on this high-flying AI software company.  ( 37 min )

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The right investments could help supercharge your savings.  ( 37 min )

Exxon Mobil’s income tax payments to the U.S. government have dropped to 3% over the past five years – several times below the company’s 20-year average – on massive deductions passed under former President Donald Trump. Corporate tax experts say Exxon could enjoy low taxes for several more years, at a time when the government needs more money to fund an ambitious fight against climate change. President Joe Biden’s minimum corporate tax is off to a shaky start and calculation of the 15% tax factors in the Trump accelerated depreciation deductions that Exxon used last year.  ( 36 min )

If you want to invest in AI for the long term, think big.  ( 36 min )

CRISPR Therapeutics stock already has advanced in the double digits this year.  ( 36 min )

Alibaba, JD.com and other Chinese tech stocks were surging early Friday as investors digested a fresh stimulus boost and weighed up the prospect of further measures.  ( 21 min )

This mix of growth and value stocks appears set to outperform -- and hopefully makes me a lot richer in the process.  ( 40 min )

The aerospace and defense company could rebound in 2024.  ( 36 min )

Now is the time to invest in the next generation of industry leaders.  ( 39 min )

Devon Energy is a well-positioned energy producer, but there's a slight twist here that limits the appeal of the stock.  ( 36 min )

Hint: It's not the largest publicly traded company by market cap, Apple, or integrated oil and gas stock Occidental Petroleum.  ( 38 min )

Cathie Wood's best investment ideas right now are heavily weighted in the Ark Innovation ETF.  ( 38 min )

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These players have what it takes to boost your portfolio over time.  ( 36 min )

Investors wondering whether markets can continue their torrid rally are eyeing one important factor that could boost assets: a nearly $6 trillion pile of cash on the sidelines. Soaring yields have pulled cash into money markets and other short-term instruments, as many investors chose to collect income in the ultra-safe vehicles while they awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s battle against surging inflation. Total money market fund assets hit a record $5.9 trillion on Dec. 6, according to data from the Investment Company Institute.  ( 36 min )

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"There's something about if you break below four on the 10-year that I think it almost sounds like a fire alarm going off relative to the economy."  ( 35 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.76% from either TotalDirectBank or Dow Credit Union, or 5.75% from three runners-up. Anyone with a jumbo deposit can earn up to 5.80% APY.  ( 20 min )

Learn which countries are among the top 25 economies in the world. The United States has been the largest for over a century, but China may soon overtake it.  ( 47 min )

Active participant status is a reference to an individual's participation in various employer-sponsored retirement plans.  ( 23 min )

When it comes to real estate, you’ll usually, but not always, come out ahead by renting instead of buying—but you might need to get a degree in economics to tell the difference.  ( 21 min )

The annual earnings of a minimum wage worker with a family of four fall well below the poverty line. The federal minimum wage hasn't increased since 2009.  ( 30 min )

A dependent care FSA allows you to save pretax dollars and can lower your taxable income to support a dependent child or adult. Learn about more benefits to FSAs.  ( 27 min )

Oversold is a term used to describe when an asset is being aggressively sold, and in some cases may have dropped too far. Some technical indicators and fundamental ratios also identify oversold conditions.  ( 26 min )

The Fed-fueled rally for the S&P 500 stalled with the index falling less than 0.1% on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, but the Dow was up slightly, adding to its all-time high.  ( 19 min )

A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a big help to those with high-deductible health insurance but it has other benefits and a couple of drawbacks.  ( 33 min )

Current quarter guidance from Steel Dynamics came in above analysts' estimates, and its shares advanced.  ( 18 min )

A bilateral contract is an agreement between two parties in which each side agrees to fulfill their side of the bargain.  ( 21 min )

If your employer offers a 401(k), a 403(b), or a 457(b) retirement plan, you may consider the Roth option, which is more pain now for big gain later.  ( 27 min )

Macroeconomics studies an overall economy or market system, its behaviors, the factors that drive it, and how to improve its performance.  ( 30 min )

Solar power stocks received a boost from Jefferies, which initiated coverage on some of the biggest companies in the sector.  ( 18 min )

Whether you just won the lottery, saved up, or are simply looking for a better way to fly, these are the commercial airlines to book for the ultimate luxury flight.  ( 22 min )

Adani is an Indian billionaire and tycoon who was accused of “pulling the largest con in corporate history” via decades of alleged stock manipulation and corruption.  ( 28 min )

General Motors is set to lay off 1,314 employees at two assembly facilities in Michigan as it discontinues production of the Chevy Bolt and Chevy Camaro, but said it should be able to offer jobs to most elsewhere in the company.  ( 19 min )

Discover how estates are taxed, why estate distributions are generally tax-free, and circumstances that may require an heir to pay taxes on distributions.  ( 21 min )

A new rule passed by the Securities and Exchange Commission will allow ETFs that meet certain conditions to go directly to market.  ( 20 min )

An annualized rate of return calculates the average of returns on an investment into a 12-month period.  ( 22 min )

Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance boasts the flexibility of fixed universal life policies but with the possibility of earning more cash value, within limits.  ( 30 min )

The five Cs of credit are character, capacity, collateral, capital, and conditions. The five Cs of credit are important because lenders use them to set loan rates and terms.  ( 30 min )

See how investment banking and asset management compare as career opportunities to understand which is a better fit based on your skill set and goals.  ( 27 min )

A chargeback is a charge that is returned to a payment card after a customer successfully disputes an item on their account transactions report. Learn more.  ( 24 min )

Trading in commodities futures and options markets reached an all-time high, fed by surging interest in energy contracts amid a volatile oil market.  ( 19 min )

Synthetic is the term given to financial instruments that are engineered to simulate other instruments while altering key characteristics.  ( 22 min )

Balance is the key when selecting an all-ETF portfolio that will hedge against market volatility. It can create instant stock diversification.  ( 25 min )

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. sold its attachment and handheld hydraulic tool unit to Sweden's Epiroc AB for $760 million.  ( 18 min )

Cryptocurrency insurance offers investors and exchanges limited reimbursement of funds lost due to theft.  ( 24 min )

Learn about plans and accounts that allow you to efficiently save for your child's or grandchild’s education while shielding the savings from the IRS as much as possible.  ( 31 min )

Credit cards and debit cards may look identical, but they are quite different. Be strategic about which type of card you use.  ( 33 min )

Class C-shares are classes of mutual fund shares that carry annual administrative fees, set at a fixed percentage. However, unlike other share classes, they do not carry sales charges when they are bought or when they're sold after a certain period.  ( 22 min )

A pension plan is an employee benefit that commits the employer to make regular payments to the employee in retirement.  ( 34 min )

A job interview is a place to describe skills and abilities related to the job, not share personal information. Learn what personal facts to keep to yourself.  ( 24 min )

A Santa Claus rally is the sustained increase in the stock market that occurs around the Christmas holiday on Dec. 25.  ( 25 min )

Alice Jarcho was the second woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and the first woman to hold a position as a full-time floor broker.  ( 23 min )

While Roth IRAs aren’t intended for active trading, experienced investors can use stock options to hedge positions or generate extra income.  ( 24 min )

The average return is the simple mathematical average of a series of returns generated over a specified period of time.  ( 20 min )

Palantir Technologies Inc. received a one-year extension of its contract with the U.S. Army for its data management program.  ( 18 min )

Wilbur Ross is known as a bankruptcy specialist and served as the Secretary of Commerce during the Trump Administration.  ( 23 min )

The International Fisher Effect states the movement of the exchange rate of two currencies is proportional to the difference in their nominal interest rates.  ( 22 min )

U.S. equities edged higher at midday on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 as tech and solar stocks surged following indications from the Fed that it will cut interest rates next year.  ( 19 min )

Shares of Costco climbed to a record high after the company released its latest results—here's why.  ( 18 min )

Rates on 30-year loans have plummeted almost four-tenths of a point in two days—down to their cheapest level since May—and 15-year rates have sunk more than half a point.  ( 20 min )

Opco is the abbreviation for "operating company," often used when describing a business that uses multiple business entities in conducting operations.  ( 22 min )

Investors should prepare for lower interest rates, weaker economic growth, improving earnings, jitters around the upcoming U.S. election and crypto taking another step into the mainstream.  ( 25 min )

William Cavanaugh III is the former Lead Director on the Board of Directors of the Duke Realty. He is a veteran executive of the energy field and philanthropist.  ( 24 min )

The Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) is the national currency of the State of Kuwait, a country located on the Persian Gulf.  ( 24 min )

Sign your name to the back to endorse a check. This tells the bank or credit union that you are the payee and that you are ready to accept your money.  ( 28 min )

These are the key considerations for 401(k) plan administrators to know about including cryptocurrencies in a retirement portfolio.  ( 27 min )

These are the best dividend stocks for December 2023 based on yield.  ( 22 min )

Investopedia's latest special edition print magazine outlines the core investing principles to help your portfolio ride market waves, grow wealth, and navigate losses.  ( 18 min )

Camouflage compensation is pay and/or benefits granted to upper-echelon employees that may not be easy to identify in mandatory company financial filings.  ( 23 min )

The decision between earning an MBA or a more specialized master’s degree in economics or finance can be based on many factors. Learn about the differences.  ( 24 min )

These are seven of the best-performing growth stocks for December 2023 based on above-average returns.  ( 21 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth watching today. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 20 min )

Costco shares rose as sales of Thanksgiving pies and gold bars helped boost its earnings, and General Motors will lay off 1,300 workers as it ends production of the Chevy Bolt. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 20 min )

As investors become more environmentally conscious, they have access to an increasing number of green exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  ( 26 min )

Student loan grace periods allow time to prepare for loan repayment. Learn how student loan grace periods work and how to create a loan payoff plan.  ( 27 min )

Paying Social Security contributions continues even past reaching full retirement age, but can increase future Social Security retirement benefits.  ( 26 min )

Avoid these common money traps to get a handle on your finances and make smarter financial decisions.  ( 27 min )

Learn about reinvesting ETF dividends, including the benefits and drawbacks of dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) and manual reinvestment.  ( 24 min )

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 countries. It promotes democratic values and is a powerful trade bloc.  ( 27 min )

Current quarter guidance from Steel Dynamics came in above analysts' estimates, and its shares advanced.  ( 1 min )

General Motors is set to lay off 1,314 employees at two assembly facilities in Michigan as it discontinues production of the Chevy Bolt and Chevy Camaro, but said it should be able to offer jobs to most elsewhere in the company.  ( 1 min )

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. sold its attachment and handheld hydraulic tool unit to Sweden's Epiroc AB for $760 million.  ( 1 min )

Palantir Technologies Inc. received a one-year extension of its contract with the U.S. Army for its data management program.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Costco climbed to a record high after the company released its latest results—here's why.  ( 1 min )

The Fed-fueled rally for the S&P 500 stalled with the index falling less than 0.1% on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, but the Dow was up slightly, adding to its all-time high.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities edged higher at midday on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 as tech and solar stocks surged following indications from the Fed that it will cut interest rates next year.  ( 1 min )

Investors should prepare for lower interest rates, weaker economic growth, improving earnings, jitters around the upcoming U.S. election and crypto taking another step into the mainstream.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and one ETF are worth watching today. We look at the reasons why and identify important chart levels to watch.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were up in premarket trading Friday putting the major stock indexes on track to rise for the seventh straight week.  ( 1 min )

Costco shares rose as sales of Thanksgiving pies and gold bars helped boost its earnings, and General Motors will lay off 1,300 workers as it ends production of the Chevy Bolt. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Het Duitse luchtvaartconcern Lufthansa Group gaat vanaf 8 januari weer vluchten uitvoeren naar Tel Aviv. Veel luchtvaartmaatschappijen stopten met vliegen richting Israël vanwege de oorlog tussen het land en Hamas.  ( 8 min )

De Britse sigarettenproducent British American Tobacco (BAT) heeft in Nederland boetes gekregen van in totaal 107 miljoen euro. Ook moet het bedrijf alsnog belasting betalen over 1,8 miljard euro winst die in ons land werd behaald.  ( 9 min )

Shein en Temu, twee Chinese webwinkels, vliegen elkaar in de Verenigde Staten in de haren. Volgens Temu, dat naar de rechter is gestapt, zou zijn concurrent zich bedienen van intimiderende maffiapraktijken.  ( 9 min )

De Nederlandse overheid moet het klimaatbeleid versnellen en met die aanpak het goede voorbeeld geven. Dat schrijven wetenschappers uit meerdere disciplines aan het kabinet dat de komende tijd moet worden gevormd. "Versnellen levert allerlei voordelen op."  ( 12 min )

Maersk, een van de grootste containerrederijen ter wereld, laat zijn schepen voorlopig niet meer over de Rode Zee varen. Gisteren en vandaag zijn daar twee containerschepen aangevallen. In plaats daarvan varen de boten voortaan langs Zuid-Afrika.  ( 8 min )

Maersk, een van 's werelds grootste containerrederijen, laat zijn schepen voorlopig niet meer door de Rode Zee varen. Dit omdat gisteren en vandaag twee containerschepen zijn aangevallen. In plaats daarvan varen de boten voortaan langs Zuid-Afrika.  ( 8 min )

Nederland heeft toch ingestemd met de toetreding van Bulgarije tot het Schengengebied. Nederland was lange tijd een van de weinige landen die zich verzette tegen toetreding van Bulgarije tot de zone waarin vrij gereisd mag worden.  ( 9 min )

Parkeerapp EasyPark is deze week getroffen door een cyberaanval. Volgens de makers zijn gegevens als namen, telefoonnummers en adressen van klanten gelekt.  ( 9 min )

Het tekort aan leraren en schoolleiders is het afgelopen jaar toegenomen, ondanks de miljoenen die in de sector geïnvesteerd worden. Kijkend naar het afnemende aantal pabo-inschrijvingen nemen de tekorten de komende jaren verder toe.  ( 10 min )

Vuurwerkvrije vakantieparken zitten rond de jaarwisseling weer vol met mensen die het geknal tijdens Oud en Nieuw willen ontvluchten. Het aantal vakantieparken waar geen vuurwerk mag worden afgestoken, is dit jaar met 22 procent toegenomen tot 54, zegt vergelijkingswebsite Parkvakanties.  ( 9 min )

Verhuurders van woningen in de vrije sector mogen hun huurprijzen komend jaar met maximaal 5,5 procent verhogen. Dat meldt het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken vrijdag. In september werd nog uitgegaan van een verhoging van 4,9 procent.  ( 9 min )

De Russische centrale bank heeft de rente verder verhoogd naar 16 procent. Dat is het hoogste niveau sinds april 2022.  ( 8 min )

De Russische centrale bank heeft de rente verder verhoogd naar 16 procent. Dat is het hoogste niveau sinds april 2022.  ( 8 min )

De gemeente Maashorst wil driehonderd asielzoekers opvangen in een Udens hotel. Dit plan stuitte op veel protest van omwonenden. Ook op ons reactieplatform NUjij ontstond discussie. Hoe komen asielzoekers die mogen blijven aan een sociale huurwoning? En hoe werkt de wachtlijst daarvoor?  ( 11 min )

Wietrokers kunnen voor het eerst legaal geteelde wiet kopen in Nederland. In Tilburg en Breda start vrijdag fase 1 van het zogenoemde wietexperiment. Coffeeshops in beide steden mogen naast cannabis van drie legale telers voorlopig ook gedoogde producten blijven verkopen.  ( 10 min )

De CO2-uitstoot van een pakketje dat een reis aflegt van een distributiepunt naar een huisadres is omlaaggegaan. Doordat er meer depots bij zijn gekomen en de voertuigen schoner rijden, is pakketbezorging een stuk minder vervuilend dan in 2018.  ( 9 min )

De gemeente Maashorst wil driehonderd asielzoekers opvangen in een Udens hotel. Dit plan stuitte op veel protest van omwonenden. Ook op ons reactieplatform NUjij ontstond discussie. Hoe komen asielzoekers die mogen blijven aan een sociale huurwoning? En hoe werkt de wachtlijst daarvoor?  ( 10 min )

Medewerkers van het Haagse openbaarvervoerbedrijf HTM gaan er vanaf volgend jaar gemiddeld 23 procent op vooruit. Vakbond CNV spreekt van "een ongekend resultaat".  ( 8 min )

De EU-leiders zijn er niet in geslaagd het eens te worden over een steunpakket van miljarden euro's voor Oekraïne, zegt demissionair premier Mark Rutte. Na urenlang onderhandelen op de EU-top in Brussel blijft Hongarije dwarsliggen.  ( 9 min )

De Amerikaanse minister van Financiën, Janet Yellen, denkt dat kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) een gevaar kan worden voor de financiële stabiliteit. Amerikaanse toezichthouders moeten dat onderwerp volgend jaar hoog op hun prioriteitenlijstje hebben staan, vindt de minister.  ( 8 min )

Er is in de afgelopen drie maanden minder geld uitgegeven in de winkels van H&M. Het warme weer in Europa en het vertrek uit Rusland hebben de Zweedse winkelketen niet geholpen.  ( 8 min )

2023 gaat de boeken in als een recordjaar voor het verbruik van steenkool. Toch zal het verbruik van de flink vervuilende fossiele brandstof vanaf volgend jaar dalen, schrijft het In­ter­na­ti­o­naal Ener­gie­agent­schap in een nieuw rapport.  ( 8 min )

De Europese Unie is het eens geworden over een nieuw pakket sancties tegen Rusland. De EU gaat onder meer de invoer van Russische diamanten verbieden en wil het omzeilen van bestaande sancties strenger aanpakken.  ( 9 min )

De Europese Unie is het eens geworden over een nieuw pakket sancties tegen Rusland. De EU gaat onder meer de invoer van Russische diamanten verbieden en wil het omzeilen van bestaande sancties strenger aanpakken.  ( 9 min )

Algorithmic trading provides a more systematic approach to active trading than one based on intuition or instinct. Here’s how it works.  ( 31 min )

Populous was a peer-to-peer invoice platform founded in 2017. The project was apparently abandoned in 2022.  ( 22 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.76% from either TotalDirectBank or Dow Credit Union, or 5.75% from four runners-up. Anyone with a jumbo deposit can earn up to 5.80% APY.  ( 20 min )

On Wednesday, officials at the Federal Reserve surprised markets by declaring they were in the early stages of winding down the central bank’s war on inflation, a move that had swift and far-reaching consequences for financial markets and household budgets alike.  ( 20 min )

"Difficulty bomb" referred to the increasing difficulty and time needed to mine Ethereum blocks to discourage a fork after the blockchain transitioned to proof-of-stake.  ( 23 min )

Learn what liquid assets are, what assets are considered to be liquid, and what investments are considered non-liquid assets. Understand why it makes a difference.  ( 26 min )

GM shares jumped after self-driving unit Cruise said it would cut 24% of its workforce as it redirects spending after an accident that led to regulators suspending its operations.  ( 19 min )

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a basket of securities that tracks an underlying index. ETFs can contain investments such as stocks and bonds.  ( 39 min )

Improvements to a moribund market arise from mortgage bills falling to their lowest levels since spring as rates fell below 7% and 8% higher listings compared with last year.  ( 19 min )